Breaking News
Crime

British Activist Arrested in Hebron Hills Over Alleged Assault of Minor, Police Say

British activist Finn Joughin arrested in Hebron Hills for allegedly blocking a child from crossing a fence, police confirm. Investigation ongoing.

By Pesach Benson
Content type: Breaking NewsSource: TPS

Jerusalem, 30 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — British activist Finn Joughin was arrested after being interrogated over an alleged assault of a minor in Umm al-Kheir, Israeli Police said, rejecting claims that he was abducted by Israeli residents of the Hebron Hills.

Police said Joughin was detained by the head of a security squad from a nearby Jewish community on suspicion of “committing an indecent act against a minor.” Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

Footage filmed by Israeli residents appears to show the incident occurred near Barkai, an unauthorized outpost of Ma’on. The footage showed him using his body to block a Jewish child attempting to cross a fence into Umm al-Kheir.

More Breaking Updates

Live
Crime 35 minutes ago New

Seven suspects were detained on suspicion of spitting at a religious structure and vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem as part of an initiative operation carried out by officers of the David precinct in the Jerusalem district over the weekend.

Israel Police detained seven suspects for spitting at a religious structure and vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem over the weekend.

Source: Israel Police
Crime 2 hours ago New

A security incident has been solved in which minors were operated by an Iranian agent, following a covert investigation led by the Asher District’s Major Crimes Unit in cooperation with Lahav 433 and security elements.

Israel Police solved a security incident where minors were operated by an Iranian agent, uncovering a plot involving recruitment and espionage.

Source: Israel Police