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Arrests in Israel after attacks on American journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank

Israeli police announced the arrest of several suspects in the West Bank over violence during the weekend, including an assault on an American photojournalist and European diplomats. The investigation expanded with the participation of Shin Bet, Border Police and the Israeli army, and the number of detainees rose from eight to ten the same day.

📍 Where things stand: Investigations into the incidents are ongoing, while police announced the detention of ten people and seized vehicles and possible evidence.

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19 Oct 2026, 08:09 Israeli police announced the arrest of eight suspects over acts of violence in the West Bank, including attacks targeting an American journalist and European diplomats.
19 Oct 2026, 10:13 Israeli police said the investigation concerns violence in the West Bank last weekend, including an assault on American photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats in two separate incidents. Police did not disclose the suspects' identities or the charges against them, while an Israeli radio station reported that the suspects are Israeli and that the Shin Bet internal security service is taking part in the investigation.
19 Oct 2026, 11:14 At dawn on Monday, Israeli police launched a wide arrest campaign in the Binyamin area of the West Bank under the name "Olive Leaf," over the weekend's violence. Forces detained eight suspects and seized a number of vehicles, with the participation of Shin Bet, Border Police and the Israeli army, while investigations continue.
19 Oct 2026, 14:23 Israeli police announced the detention of ten people in the occupied West Bank after attacks carried out by settlers against an American photographer working for The Washington Post, a French mayor and European diplomats. Police said they raided several sites and seized cars and possible evidence, and that the West Bank police commander said the detentions came after serious acts of violence.

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Israeli Police Arrest 8 Suspects Over Violence in the West Bank

Israeli police announced the arrest of eight suspects over acts of violence in the West Bank, including attacks targeting an American journalist and European diplomats.