All Arrests So Far in Huwara Case Were Jews, Police Say

In the investigation into the violent incidents in the West Bank village of Huwara about a week and a half ago, six suspects have been arrested so far, and all of them are Jews, according to the report. They are suspected of assault, stone throwing, and arson. The case is being handled by an inter-agency command in the Judea and Samaria District, with the IDF and the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division involved.

After reports of the violence, IDF and police forces were sent to the scene and collected evidence, findings, and witness statements. Following court orders, the first two arrests were made, both of men in their 30s from Samaria. Additional suspects were later detained, including residents of Tzofit and the settlement of Bracha, along with another suspect arrested more recently.

According to the investigators, some of the suspects have been released under restrictive conditions, while others remain in custody and their remands have been extended periodically for further investigative steps. A soldier in the IDF was also arrested in the case, later released under restrictive conditions, and remains under investigation, with his remand also extended from time to time by the court.

At the same time, the report says no Arab suspects involved in the incident have yet been arrested or questioned under caution. A police source said the Arabs involved would be asked to give testimony later, if they are located, and that if suspicion emerges, they will be questioned under caution. Israel Police said the investigation was opened in the Judea and Samaria District, evidence and testimony were collected, and six suspects were arrested, adding that the case is being handled professionally and without bias to uncover the truth and bring all those involved to justice.