Israeli media report that a suspect who was filmed attacking Palestinians in the town of Huwara while wearing an IDF uniform was arrested after a month-long manhunt. Details of the arrest and the suspect's identity have not been officially released.
The suspect filmed assaulting Palestinians in Huwara while wearing an IDF uniform was arrested earlier today (Wednesday) after a month-long manhunt, Israeli media reported. The arrest was carried out by Israeli police through a joint investigation by the Israel Police, the IDF, and the Shin Bet, as The Zioneer reported at 08:42 Jerusalem time.
The Zioneer's initial coverage this morning identified the suspect as a young man in his 20s and a member of a local emergency response team from the Samaria region. Subsequent updates confirmed he is a member of a civil defense squad, that his weapons—an M16 rifle and a pistol—were confiscated, and that the investigation was conducted by an inter-organizational headquarters.
The incident occurred on June 6 in Huwara, a town in the Samaria region of Judea and Samaria that has been a frequent site of friction. The suspect was captured on video assaulting Palestinian residents while wearing an IDF uniform and carrying a weapon, raising concerns about impersonation of security forces.
The suspect's identity and the specific charges have not been officially released. Police are expected to request an extension of his remand.
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