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Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in West Bank Suspected of Provoking Violence
Israeli police and IDF forces arrested two foreign nationals in the Samaria region on Thursday, October 8, 2026, on suspicion of identifying with terror organizations and attempting to incite provocations during the olive harvest.
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What happened
- 01Two foreign nationals were arrested in the Samaria region on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during the olive harvest.
- 02Israeli police accused the detainees of supporting the BDS movement and identifying with terror organizations.
- 03Authorities claim the suspects intended to provoke confrontations and document them for global anti-Israel campaigns.
- 04The suspects allegedly expressed support for terror groups and called for the destruction of Israel.
- 05IDF forces from the Benjamin Brigade and Judea and Samaria District police conducted the arrests based on intelligence.
- 06The two individuals were transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority for a hearing ahead of their deportation.
According to Israeli police, the suspects support the BDS movement and arrived at the harvest sites to provoke confrontations, document them, and promote anti-Israel media campaigns globally. Authorities also accused the individuals of expressing support for terror groups, portraying them as legitimate, and calling for Israel's destruction.
The arrests were carried out by IDF forces from the Benjamin Brigade and the Foreign Desk of the Judea and Samaria District police, based on intelligence reports. Following their interrogation, the suspects were transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority for a hearing regarding their deportation from Israel.
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