Masked settlers attack CNN journalists near Sinjil; IDF detains four suspects

Masked settlers blocked a CNN news crew's vehicle near the village of Sinjil in the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria on Saturday, puncturing one tire, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). IDF forces arrived at the scene and detained four suspects, who were transferred to police. Clubs and a knife were found in the suspects' vehicle.

New details emerged Saturday evening on an attack on a CNN news crew near the village of Sinjil in the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria. According to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio), masked settlers blocked the journalists' vehicle and punctured one of its tires. IDF forces arrived at the scene and detained four suspects, who were transferred to police. A search of the suspects' vehicle uncovered clubs and a knife.

The incident follows an earlier report by The Zioneer at 16:38 that police had found the weapons in the suspects' vehicle after the journalists' vehicle was vandalized. The same journalist was previously attacked months ago in the village of Tiyasir by an IDF reserve force, the report noted.

No injuries among the journalists have been reported. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.

4 developments

1. 18:25 · 11 JulLatest

   CNN reporter contacted IDF spokesperson during the attack for rescue assistance.

2. 18:15 · 11 Jul

   CNN crew identified as victims of the Sinjil vehicle attack.

3. 16:38 · 11 Jul

   Police found clubs and a knife inside the suspects' vehicle.

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