Foreign Activist Arrested in West Bank Over Netanyahu T-Shirt, Faces Deportation

Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba

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A foreign activist was arrested in Hebron for wearing a t-shirt showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a sniper scope, which police deemed incitement. The suspect, who allegedly supports the designated terrorist group Adameer, also accused Israel of genocide during interrogation. She faces potential deportation and an entry ban after a hearing at the Population and Immigration Authority. This arrest is part of a wider effort to prevent foreign activists from entering the West Bank.

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A foreign activist was arrested in Hebron for wearing a t-shirt depicting Prime Minister Netanyahu with a sniper scope.
Police suspect the activist supports the designated terrorist organization Adameer.
The suspect accused Israel of genocide and described Palestinian prisoners as being held in concentration camps.
She faces potential deportation and a future entry ban from Israel.
Since 2026, Israel has prevented entry for 160 foreign activists and deported over 60 others.

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A foreign national was arrested in Hebron after police discovered footage of her wearing a t-shirt depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a sniper scope aimed at his head. Israeli police suspect the activist supports the organization "Adameer," which Israel designated as a terrorist group in 2021. The investigation, led by the Judea and Samaria District's foreign desk, examined the suspect's social media activity. The footage, recorded outside Israel, showed her wearing the t-shirt, which police consider incitement against the Prime Minister. The suspect was apprehended by Hebron police and taken for questioning. During interrogation, she reportedly made accusations against Israel, including claims of genocide, and described Palestinian prisoners as being held in "concentration camps." She stated her intention in coming to Israel was to intern with Adameer and provide legal aid to these prisoners. Following her interrogation, she was detained and transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority for a hearing regarding her potential deportation and future entry ban. Police noted this arrest is part of broader efforts in Judea and Samaria against foreign activists involved in friction and disturbances. Since the start of 2026, Israel has prevented entry for 160 foreign activists and deported over 60 others. A police spokesperson described the case as unusual, involving not only support for terrorism but also incitement against a sitting Israeli Prime Minister, calling it "crossing a line." A final decision on her deportation has not yet been made.