Suspicion of attempted weapon theft in southern Mount Hebron; 15 arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct
Two suspects, an Israeli citizen and a foreign citizen, were arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal a weapon and mutual assault in a confrontation near Carmel. 15 foreign citizens were arrested on suspicion of public order violations near Luban al-Sharqiya. The suspects were released under restrictive conditions.
Two suspects, an Israeli citizen and a foreign citizen, were arrested following a confrontation near the community of Carmel in the southern Mount Hebron area, during which two Israelis were allegedly attacked. The police are investigating claims of an attempted weapon theft and mutual assault. The two, in their 20s and 30s, were transferred for questioning at the Central Unit of the Judea and Samaria District and released under restrictive conditions, including a ban from entering Judea and Samaria until January 1, 2027. In a separate incident, IDF forces arrested 15 foreign citizens on suspicion of public order violations and violating a legal order near a farm in the Luban al-Sharqiya area. They were transferred for questioning at the Modi'in Illit police station. The police emphasized that security forces will continue to operate to prevent public order violations in Judea and Samaria. The investigations into both incidents are ongoing.