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Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Huwara Attack Wearing IDF Uniform

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Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Huwara Attack Wearing IDF Uniform
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Israeli police arrested a man in his twenties from Samaria who was seen wearing an IDF uniform during a violent attack on Palestinians in Huwara on July 6. The suspect had been evading capture for a month before being detained in a joint operation with Shin Bet and Border Police. He is now under investigation, and weapons were seized.

  • 01Police arrested a suspect seen in IDF uniform during the July 6 Huwara attack.
  • 02The suspect is a man in his 20s from Samaria and a local security team member.
  • 03He had been on the run for about a month before his arrest in a joint Shin Bet and Border Police operation.
  • 04Security footage showed him armed and assaulting Palestinians, some hospitalized.
  • 05Several suspects have been detained, with indictments filed against one individual.
  • 06Weapons found with the suspect were confiscated, and police seek to extend his detention.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Huwara Attack Wearing IDF Uniform
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Police Arrest West Bank Resident for Violent Assault on Palestinians in Hawara
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Security Forces Arrest West Bank Guard Suspected of Assaulting Palestinians in Huwara
N12Center · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Security Forces Arrest West Bank Vigilante Suspected of Assaulting Palestinians in Hawara
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Israeli Security Forces Arrest Settler Wearing IDF Uniform After Violent June Attack on Palestinian Town
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
West Bank Security Team Member Arrested for June Assault on Palestinians in Hawara

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