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Police arrest first suspect over violent settler attacks in West Bank village of Kusra

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israeli police arrested a 19-year-old West Bank resident suspected of involvement in violent settler attacks on Kusra.
  • The arrest followed a joint investigation with the Shin Bet that gathered testimony and other evidence.
  • Police said they would seek an extension of the suspect’s detention and pursue everyone involved.

Israeli police arrested the first suspect linked to violent settler attacks on the Palestinian village of Kusra, the force said Thursday.

The suspect, a 19-year-old West Bank resident, was arrested after a joint investigation by police and the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency. Investigators collected testimonies and evidence using what police described as various technological tools and capabilities.

Police said they intend to bring “everyone who took part” in the attacks to justice. They will ask a court to extend the suspect’s detention at his upcoming hearing.

everyone who took part

· Israel PolicePolice said they intended to bring all participants in the Kusra attacks to justice.
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