Four Israelis Arrested in Connection With West Bank Riot

Published on August 23, 2024

Israeli authorities have arrested four people suspected of participating in a violent attack on a Palestinian village in the West Bank last week, during which one Palestinian was killed, they announced on Aug. 22. Dozens of rioters attacked the town of Jit with guns and Molotov cocktails on Aug. 15. Their action drew strong condemnation from Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who promised a swift investigation. “This was a severe terror event that included setting fire to buildings and vehicles, stone and Molotov-cocktail hurling, as well as live fire, resulting in the killing of one Palestinian and the injuring of another,” a statement by the police and the domestic security agency said....

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