Israeli Police Arrest Three Near Kedumim with Weapons and Stolen License Plates

Israeli police arrested three young men aged 18 to 20 near the settlement of Kedumim after spotting them filling fuel containers at a gas station. The suspects, residents of the area, claimed the fuel was for agricultural equipment. However, police found weapons, face masks, a knife, and license plates belonging to another vehicle previously taken off the road during a search of their car. The suspects could not explain the items found and were taken for questioning at the Ariel police station in the Samaria district. Following the investigation, they were detained and are scheduled for a court hearing. The police statement condemned all forms of violence and emphasized their commitment to arresting violent extremists and ensuring they face legal consequences. This announcement came after activists in the hilltop settler community claimed the suspects were volunteers refueling blowers used to extinguish fires at the Gilad farm. The police clarified their version of events amid ongoing tensions in the area following recent wildfires.