Police arrest first suspect in connection with violent settler incident in West Bank's Kusra
According to the police, the suspect was arrested following a joint investigation with the Shin Bet.
On Thursday, the Israel Police announced the arrest of the first suspect involved in violent settler attacks on the Palestinian village of Kusra in the West Bank. The 19-year-old suspect was apprehended as part of a joint investigation by the Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency), which involved gathering testimonies and evidence using various technological means.
The police stated their commitment to bringing all participants of the Kusra attacks to justice and hinted at seeking an extension for the suspect's detention during his court hearing.
The village of Kusra has recently been the target of several violent attacks carried out by extremist Israeli settlers. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) declared the area a closed military zone, which did not deter 15 settlers from entering the village on August 15. However, they left after the IDF arrived and informed them of the order.
Earlier this week, an IDF commander faced disciplinary action after being captured praying alongside Jewish extremists who had participated in the Kusra attacks. Notably, the commander's soldiers were not held accountable for their involvement, as they believed they were following lawful orders. The attacks on Kusra have been characterized as a siege, prompting an intensified response from the IDF. Reporters Corinne Baum, Shir Perets, Reuters, and Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this reporting.
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