US Ambassador Praises Arrests in Benjamin Violence Incident

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckaby praised the arrest of eight suspects in connection with violent incidents in the Benjamin region last weekend. The operation, dubbed "Olive Branch," also involved the Shin Bet and IDF. Huckaby called the arrests a "very positive development" and previously condemned the attacks, including one on Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine. The suspects are undergoing further investigation.

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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckaby welcomed the arrest of 8 suspects in the Benjamin region.
The arrests are part of Operation "Olive Branch" following weekend violence.
The incidents reportedly included attacks on a photographer and foreign diplomats.
Huckaby previously condemned the violence, calling it "heinous terrorism."
The suspects are undergoing further investigation by Israeli authorities.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckaby has welcomed the arrest of eight suspects involved in violent incidents in the Benjamin region last weekend, which reportedly included attacks on a photographer and foreign diplomatic representatives. Huckaby praised the arrests and called for justice for those responsible.

According to Huckaby, the arrests represent a "very positive development in finding and punishing those who cruelly attacked and beat Heidi Levine, an unarmed journalist from The Washington Post." He had previously condemned the violence, stating that those who attacked the journalist should be imprisoned for many years and calling for a full investigation and prosecution of all involved. Huckaby described the attack on the photographer as a "heinous act of terrorism committed by cowardly masked individuals."

The police announced on Monday the arrest of eight suspects as part of a special operation named "Olive Branch." The operation was launched following the weekend's violent events, including the reported assault on a media professional and suspected attacks on foreign diplomatic representatives in the Benjamin area. Police stated that officers from the Judea and Samaria District, in cooperation with the Shin Bet and accompanied by Border Police and IDF forces, conducted the arrests, seizing several vehicles.

In parallel with the investigation, IDF and Border Police forces are enforcing the law in the area, including the removal of illegal construction, handling violations of the commanding officer's orders, and addressing the invasion of a Palestinian home. The police have not yet detailed the identities of the arrested individuals or the extent of their alleged involvement in the investigated incidents. The suspects have been transferred for further investigation.