Israeli settlers suspected of attacking journalist and diplomats released: Press review
Israeli settlers suspected of attacking journalist and diplomats released: Press review Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 13:33 Meanwhile, a video published online appears to show an Israeli soldier abusing a cat, and authorities seek deportation of a Moroccan mother An Israeli settler points a gun amid clashes with Palestinians harvesting olives in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the…
Nine of the ten Israeli settlers arrested for attacks on a journalist and European diplomats were released on Wednesday. The Jerusalem District Court found police had presented evidence linking the suspects to the assaults. However, the judge noted the attacks occurred amid widespread stone-throwing by Palestinians. Four settlers released by police were detained despite requests to keep them in custody.
The far-right legal aid group Honenu welcomed the decision, calling the arrests "staged and baseless". The only suspect still in custody is Israeli reservist Nadav Cohen Tzemach, accused of running over a praying Palestinian near Ramallah last year. Meanwhile, a video shows an Israeli soldier abusing a cat, prompting calls for his dismissal.
The Israeli military has launched an investigation, citing the soldier's actions as a violation of IDF orders.
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