Most Israeli suspects released on house arrest

The majority of Israelis arrested in connection with attacks by settlers against an American photographer and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank have been released and placed under house arrest, according to a legal aid organization representing the suspects.

Legal aid group confirms release

Honenou, a group of lawyers providing legal support to the detainees, announced on Wednesday evening that the court had released most of the individuals involved in the case of the attacks against a diplomat and a journalist.

Israeli police arrest ten suspects

Israeli police arrested ten people suspected of involvement in attacks carried out by settlers against photographer Heidi Levine and French mayor Bernard Baudoux, who was visiting the occupied West Bank with a group of European diplomats. The suspects’ identities have not been disclosed.

Opposition criticizes Jewish terrorism

The opposition has condemned the violence as "Jewish terrorism" and accused the government of acting under pressure from media and foreign interests. Assaf Gonen, a lawyer for Honenou, stated that the arrests were influenced by external pressures.

Settler violence intensifies

Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has increased significantly in recent months, with a new wave of incidents during the olive harvest season. This period is often marked by tensions over land and resources.

Prime Minister defends settlers

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the settlers following the attacks against the journalist and European diplomats, accusing critics of launching a campaign of "defamation." The timing of the attacks, just before Israeli elections, has drawn criticism from the opposition, which claims the government is too lenient in addressing "Jewish terrorism."