Israeli police arrested the suspect in the violent assault in Hawara that occurred about a month and a half ago. The suspect, a member of an emergency response team in Judea and Samaria, received his uniform and weapon from the IDF. The arrest was carried out through an investigation by the inter-organizational headquarters of the Judea and Samaria District Police, the IDF, and the Shin Bet. Police are expected to request an extension of his remand.
The Zioneer reported earlier this morning (Wed 08:42 Jerusalem) that the suspect in the Hawara assault — a member of an emergency response team from Samaria — had been arrested. Minutes later, police released new details confirming that the arrest was carried out through a joint investigation by the Judea and Samaria District Police, the IDF, and the Shin Bet. The suspect, who was seen in footage wearing an IDF uniform and attacking Palestinians, is expected to face a remand extension hearing.
The Zioneer had previously reported on Sun Jun 14 that the defense establishment had not identified the assailant a week after the footage surfaced. On Mon Jun 15, police and Military Police arrested three more suspects in the case, bringing the total to six. The incident itself occurred about a month and a half ago in Hawara, Judea and Samaria.
As The Zioneer reported, the defense establishment initially stated that the attacker was not an active-duty soldier but likely a civilian carrying a weapon. The suspect, who received his uniform and weapon from the IDF, was identified as a member of an emergency response team. The investigation has involved multiple agencies.
The suspect's remand extension hearing is expected. The investigation continues, and further details may emerge.
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