Israeli police make 10 arrests after masked settlers attack diplomats and journalist

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Israeli police make 10 arrests after masked settlers attack diplomats and journalist Alexander Cornwell Monday 19 October 2026 10:32 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover The arrests were conducted in a joint pre-dawn operation involving Israeli police, military forces, and the Shin Bet domestic security service ( Reuters ) Israeli police have arrested 10 suspects following a series of violent weekend attacks by masked settlers in the occupied West Bank . Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine required surgery after being assaulted while covering a Palestinian olive harvest on Friday. European diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland were also attacked on Saturday, prompting international calls for Israel to crack down on settler violence. The arrests were conducted in a joint pre-dawn operation involving Israeli police, military forces, and the Shin Bet domestic security service. Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologised for the attack on Levine, whereas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested diplomats entered a sensitive area without military clearance. In full Israeli police arrest 10 people over settler attacks on US journalist and European diplomats