Israel Arrests 10 Suspects in Attacks on Journalists and Diplomats
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in the central West Bank in connection with recent attacks on a Washington Post photojournalist and European diplomats. The operation, "Olive Leaf," followed international pressure after the incidents, which injured journalist Heidi Levine and targeted diplomats. Prime Minister Netanyahu had called for a thorough investigation into the events.
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- Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in the central West Bank in connection with attacks on a Washington Post photojournalist and European diplomats.
- The operation, named "Olive Leaf," involved police, Shin Bet, and IDF soldiers.
- Journalist Heidi Levine was injured on October 16 while covering olive harvesting near Abu Falih.
- European diplomats were attacked near Taybeh the following day.
- The incidents prompted strong reactions and demands for action from the US and EU.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously called for a thorough investigation.
Israeli police have detained 10 individuals suspected of involvement in recent attacks targeting a Washington Post photojournalist and European diplomats. The operation, dubbed "Olive Leaf," involved dozens of police officers, Shin Bet security agents, and IDF soldiers, and took place at dawn in multiple locations in the central West Bank.
According to police, evidence found on the detainees may link them to the assaults. Several vehicles were also seized. The arrested Israelis are suspected of participating in violent incidents, violating a closed military zone order issued by IDF Central Command chief Major General Avi Bluth, and illegal construction. Police stated that further actions will depend on interrogation results, and the suspects are expected to appear in court for a remand hearing.
The arrests followed days of international pressure on Israel after the incidents, which included attacks on Palestinians harvesting olives, the photojournalist, and European diplomats. The Washington Post reported that its photojournalist, Heidi Levine, was injured on Friday, October 16, while covering olive harvesting near the village of Abu Falih. The newspaper noted that Levine had clear professional identifiers.
The following day, Saturday, European diplomats were attacked near the village of Taybeh. Both incidents drew strong reactions from the United States and the European Union, with the US Secretary of State expressing deep concern and the EU demanding accountability and effective measures to prevent future violence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously questioned the circumstances of both incidents, stating that questions remained and a thorough investigation was necessary. The Washington Post had previously reacted to Netanyahu's comments following the attack on Levine.
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