Ten suspects were arrested early this morning following attacks by settlers in the West Bank on foreign diplomats and a photojournalist over the weekend, Israel Police have announced.
The arrests were part of “Operation Olive Leaf,” a joint effort by the police, the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) and the Israel Defense Forces.
The suspects face a range of allegations including involvement in the violence, illegal construction and violating a military order declaring a closed military zone.
Police said officers seized items allegedly linking the suspects to the offenses. Several vehicles were also confiscated
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