Hebron Hills Arson: Three More Arrested in Attack Probe

Israeli police announced Wednesday morning the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with an ongoing investigation into arson attacks and assaults on Palestinians that occurred recently in the southern Hebron Hills region. The three detainees, residents of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) and central Israel, ranging in age from 15 to 22, were transferred for questioning and are scheduled to appear before a judge for a hearing on extending their detention.

According to Israel Police, the arrests were carried out overnight by officers from the inter-agency command headquarters of the Judea and Samaria District, working with Border Police fighters and Shin Bet security service personnel. The forces detained the three suspects in the early morning hours, after which they were brought in for police interrogation.

A court hearing was held Tuesday regarding suspects detained earlier in the investigation. The court granted the police request and extended the detention of seven of the suspects, while ordering the release of one detainee under restrictive conditions.

Police emphasized that their investigation into these incidents continues using all available tools and resources. "Technological and varied operations are being conducted to expose the identities, arrest, and bring to justice anyone involved in incidents of violence or causing damage," police stated.

In recent weeks, several serious arson and assault incidents have occurred in the southern Hebron Hills area, sparking a wave of responses in the political and security arenas. The events included a siege imposed on the village of Qusra, which drew strong reactions from the American administration and led to demands for clarifications from Israel.