Israel Detains 14 Foreigners and 3 Palestinians Over West Bank Protests
Israeli forces detained 14 foreign nationals and three Palestinians near Ras Karkur in the West Bank for suspected rioting and orchestrating anti-Israel media campaigns.
Israeli security forces detained 14 foreign nationals and three Palestinians near Ras Karkur in the West Bank on Saturday on suspicion of inciting public disorder and violating legal orders.
According to police, troops from the IDF and Border Police responded to reports of disturbances in the area, detaining 17 suspects. The detainees were transferred to the Modi'in Illit police station for questioning by the Judea and Samaria District Police.
Investigators found that the foreign activists allegedly arrived to orchestrate provocations and feed international media campaigns against Israel. Authorities also noted that several suspects support the BDS movement and defend anti-Israeli organizations.
Following the investigation, coordinated with the Foreign Ministry and the Population and Immigration Authority, the 14 foreigners face deportation hearings. The investigation into the three Palestinian suspects is ongoing.
