Suspect in West Bank Settler Attacks Has History of Violence
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
A Jerusalem court extended the remand of Nadav Cohen Tzemach, a suspect in weekend West Bank settler attacks on a journalist and diplomats, who has a history of violence against Palestinians. Four other suspects were released to house arrest, leaving Tzemach in custody. The arrests followed attacks on olive harvesters, including Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats. Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned the incidents, while the U.S. and EU called for accountability. Tzemach has been previously detained for similar violent acts but never charged.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Nadav Cohen Tzemach's remand was extended by a Jerusalem court over weekend West Bank settler attacks.
- Tzemach has a documented history of violence against Palestinians but has never been charged.
- Four other suspects were released to house arrest, with police planning an appeal.
- The weekend attacks targeted olive harvesters, including a Washington Post photojournalist and European diplomats.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed skepticism about the reported incidents, calling for investigations.
- Tzemach was previously detained for running over a Palestinian and opening fire but was not charged.
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