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Three West Bank Settlers Detained for Racist Abuse Against Ethiopian Israeli Police
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First reported by Walla · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Three settlers in the West Bank settlement of Adi Ad were detained after directing racist insults at Ethiopian Israeli police officers during an arrest operation. They were released under restrictions as investigations continue. Police leadership condemned the behavior and reaffirmed commitment to law enforcement in the region.
- 01Three settlers insulted Ethiopian Israeli police with racist remarks during an arrest in Adi Ad, West Bank.
- 02A woman called a detective a racial slur twice despite warnings it was illegal.
- 03A man under house arrest insulted a Border Police officer with a racial term.
- 04Additional accusations against police included claims of sexual harassment and theft.
- 05All three suspects were detained, then released under restrictive conditions; investigation continues.
- 06Police commander Moshe Pinchi condemned the settlers' behavior and supported the officers.
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