Israeli security forces arrested nine people across the West Bank after Friday's deadly shooting near Gilad Farm, including the shooter’s father, who was taken for questioning but not accused of direct involvement. Three suspects were detained in the Balata refugee camp and transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation; six more were arrested in multiple West Bank locations. Authorities said the arrests relate to alleged incitement, rioting, smuggling and other offenses. Two Israeli security personnel were killed in the attack.
Nine Arrested in West Bank Raids After Gilad Farm Shooting; Shooter's Father Held for Questioning
Border policemen operating in the West Bank on Monday. (photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
Israeli security forces arrested nine suspects in overnight raids across the West Bank, including the father of the Palestinian who carried out Friday's deadly shooting near Gilad Farm, Israel Police said Monday.
Police said the shooter's father was taken in for questioning but did not specify any allegations against him or claim he took part in the attack.
Details of the Raids and Detentions
Three suspects were detained in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus during an undercover Border Police operation directed by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). Authorities said those three are suspected of involvement in terrorist activity; they were transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation. No public details were provided about any direct links between those detainees and Friday's shooting.
Border policemen operating in the West Bank on Monday. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
In separate operations, Border Police arrested six additional suspects in Tal near Nablus, Ramallah, Shuweika near Tulkarm and Bani Naim near Hebron. Police said the arrests related to suspicions including incitement to terrorism, rioting, smuggling Palestinians into Israel without permits and other offenses.
Fatal Shooting Near Gilad Farm
Two members of Israeli security were killed in Friday's attack: Maj. Yuval Ezra, 27, an artillery battery commander, and Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Benyahu Mellet, 32, a member of Gilad Farm's local security team.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the attack began after a group of Israeli hikers entered Palestinian Authority-controlled territory near the village of Tal and clashed with local Palestinians. A Palestinian attacker reportedly seized a security officer's rifle, opened fire at the Israelis and was killed at the scene.
Photo credit: Israel Police
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