IDF says suspects in restaurant arson south of Shechem fled before forces arrived

The IDF confirmed Sunday afternoon that the suspects who set fire to a restaurant near Luban al-Sharqiya in the Binyamin region fled before security forces arrived. The arson was reported earlier Sunday; no injuries were reported. The statement was published on Ynet.

The IDF on Sunday provided its first official response to the arson of a restaurant at the entrance to Luban al-Sharqiya, south of Shechem (Nablus), earlier in the day. The military stated that the suspects fled before security forces reached the scene. The arson, which Palestinian sources reported as an attack by Israeli settlers, occurred around mid-morning Sunday. No injuries were reported. The earlier report, from Palestinian sources, had not been confirmed by Israeli authorities. The IDF statement, quoted by Ynet, now confirms the incident but does not attribute responsibility or provide details on the suspects. The event is under investigation.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 15:09 · 5 JulLatest

   IDF confirms suspects fled the scene before forces arrived.

2. 11:30 · 5 Jul

   Restaurant fire reported at entrance to Luban al-Sharqiya village.

3. 09:30 · 5 Jul

   Settlers break into restaurant near Nablus, steal money and set fire to building

• Strong09:36 · 15 JunSix suspects arrested for arson in Deir Dibwan and Burqa, Binyamin
• Developing11:19 · 23 JunBuilding fire in Umm al-Fahm
• Developing22:33 · 19 JunLebanese sources report fire visible after explosion
• Developing19:25 · 3 JunFire breaks out in Beit Shemesh, firefighters on scene

Source and signal

• Internal intake