Israel to Deport Two Foreign Activists Detained in Military Zone
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel will deport two foreign left-wing activists arrested for entering a restricted military zone near At-Tuwani in Judea and Samaria. The activists were detained during the olive harvest season after failing to coordinate their activities with military command. Security forces intervened, apprehending the individuals who then attempted to flee into a military exercise zone. Authorities decided on expulsion and a ban on future entry into Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel will deport two foreign activists apprehended in a restricted military zone in Judea and Samaria.
- The activists were detained near the Arab village of At-Tuwani during the olive harvest season.
- Security forces intervened to stop uncoordinated activities requiring military approval.
- The detainees attempted to flee into a military exercise zone before being apprehended.
- Authorities ordered the expulsion of the foreign nationals and banned their re-entry into Israel.
- One detained activist is identified as Russian propagandist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy.
Israeli authorities have decided to deport two foreign left-wing activists who were arrested for allegedly entering a restricted military zone in Judea and Samaria. The incident occurred during the olive harvest season, a period of heightened tension in the region. According to Channel 14, citing the Judea and Samaria operational headquarters, the foreign nationals arrived with local residents to conduct uncoordinated activities near the Arab village of At-Tuwani in the Southern Hebron Hills. This area has a special security status, requiring prior approval from the army for any such events.
IDF soldiers and police officers present at the scene demanded the unauthorized activity cease. The activists then attempted to flee into an area designated for military exercises. Security forces apprehended the individuals on suspicion of illegal entry into a closed facility. The detainees have been transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority of the Ministry of Interior.
Competent authorities have ordered the expulsion of the foreign citizens from the country, with a subsequent ban on re-entry into Israel. The Binyamin Regional Administration reported that the event concluded without casualties due to the timely intervention of security forces. Local authorities expressed gratitude to the army and police for swiftly preventing potential disturbances and warned that security measures in the region would remain in place.
One of the detained individuals is identified as Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, a Russian propagandist known online as Andrey X. He reportedly moved to Israel at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war and received citizenship due to his Jewish heritage. He is accused of spending over two years attempting to smear Israelis in Judea and Samaria as part of a 'settler violence' narrative.
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