Israeli police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats

Israeli police have arrested suspects following weekend settler violence in the West Bank that targeted an American journalist and several European diplomats. Middle East Eye and Ajel English report that eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incidents, which included an attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine. RTE News reports that 10 people were arrested after police conducted pre-dawn raids across several locations, seizing cars and potential evidence.

According to RTE News, the arrests were conducted on suspicion of involvement in the violent incidents, illegal construction, and violating a military commander's order regarding a closed military zone. Major General Moshe Finchi, the Israeli police's West Bank commander, noted that the operations followed severe incidents of violence involving a media worker and suspected attacks on foreign civilians. RTE News also stated these attacks have increased as settlers disrupt the annual Palestinian olive harvest.

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