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Three Arrested in Hebron for Inciting Terrorism Online
Israeli security forces arrested three Palestinian residents of Hebron overnight between Saturday and Sunday, October 25, 2026, on suspicion of inciting terrorism and supporting Hamas online. The arrests followed a terror attack on Friday, October 23, 2026, that killed two IDF soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam.
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What happened
- 01Israeli security forces arrested three Hebron residents overnight for online incitement and supporting Hamas.
- 02The arrests followed a Friday terror attack that killed Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam.
- 03The suspects, aged 17 to 50, allegedly posted social media content glorifying the attackers and calling for armed struggle.
- 04One suspect posted photos of the perpetrators with a caption claiming ownership of the land and a song praising them.
- 05Another suspect referred to the deadly shooting incident as "Operation Hebron" on social media.
- 06A third suspect shared calls for Arab and Islamic armies to wage war against Israel.
- 07The operation was conducted by the Judea and Samaria District Police and the IDF's Yehuda Brigade.
- 08Security forces confiscated mobile phones and computers during searches of the suspects' homes in Hebron.
The suspects, who range in age from 17 to 50, allegedly posted social media content glorifying the attackers and calling for armed struggle against Israel. One suspect reportedly shared photos of the perpetrators with a caption claiming ownership of the land, while another referred to the incident as "Operation Hebron." A third suspect allegedly shared calls from religious figures urging Arab and Islamic armies to wage war against Israel.
The joint operation was carried out by the Judea and Samaria District Police, including the Arrow of Judea special patrol unit, and the IDF's Yehuda Brigade. During searches of the suspects' homes, security forces confiscated mobile phones and computers to aid the ongoing investigation. The detainees were taken to the Hebron police station for interrogation.
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Three Arrested in Hebron for Inciting Terrorism Online