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Eight Suspects Arrested in Arson, Assault Incidents in Southern Hebron Hills

Israeli police apprehended eight suspects aged 16-20 for arson and assault in the Southern Hebron Hills, seizing three vehicles.

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Jerusalem, 1 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel Police arrested eight suspects overnight for involvement in arson and assault incidents in the Southern Hebron Hills area, following an investigation by the Inter-Agency Command in the Judea and Samaria District.

The suspects, residents of Judea and Samaria and central Israel aged 16 to 20, were arrested in connection with the incidents. Three vehicles suspected of being used by the suspects while committing the offenses were also seized during the operation.

The police said the investigation is ongoing.

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Updated continuously
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Eight suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in arson and assault incidents in the southern Hebron Hills as part of an investigation conducted by the inter-organizational headquarters of the Judea and Samaria District following the arson and assault incidents.

Israel Police arrested 8 suspects in southern Hebron Hills for arson & assault, seizing 3 vehicles. Investigation ongoing.