Five Settlers Arrested After West Bank Riots

The Israeli military and police arrested ten Israeli settlers over two incidents of rioting in the West Bank, following violent confrontations with security forces. On Saturday, five settlers were arrested near Itamar for throwing stones at IDF and Israel Border Police personnel, while another five were detained the previous day for attempting to attack Major-General Avi Bluth in Hebron. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned the violence against IDF personnel, stating that harming soldiers is an attack on the nation, and called for swift justice against those involved. The unrest is part of ongoing tensions, as extremist settlers often clash with security forces over policies perceived as favoring Palestinians. These incidents occurred shortly after Katz announced an end to administrative detention warrants against Jewish settlers. The IDF reiterated its strong condemnation of violence against its members.