An indictment was filed Thursday in the Jerusalem District Court against Uriya Cohen from Itamar, a leader of the violent riots in Huwara three weeks ago, Israeli police and prosecutors announced. The charges describe Cohen blocking a Palestinian vehicle, brandishing a weapon, firing a warning shot, and then beating several Palestinians with clubs and firearms alongside other participants. Police also released new footage documenting the events preceding the widely-circulated video of violence against Palestinians. A separate arrest warrant against Cohen's brother and other associates remains open.
This afternoon, the Israel Police's Judea and Samaria District filed an indictment in the Jerusalem District Court against Uriya Cohen of Itamar, identified as a leader of the violent disturbances in Huwara three weeks ago. Cohen, associated with the Zafnat farm in Samaria, faces multiple charges including blocking a Palestinian vehicle, brandishing a weapon, firing a warning shot, and assaulting several Palestinians with clubs and firearms alongside additional suspects who have not yet been charged. Police also released new footage from the incident, which they said shows the events leading up to the widely-circulated video of violence. The police clarified that individuals seen in military uniform and equipment in the footage are not IDF soldiers but Israeli civilians. Cohen is also accused of obstructing the investigation by collecting shell casings from the scene and helping other participants flee while leaving injured Palestinians on the road. An arrest warrant remains open against his brother and other associates. This case follows a series of arrests and legal proceedings related to the Huwara unrest, including the earlier detention and indictment of another farm owner in a separate incident.
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