Dozens of right-wing activists protested this Tuesday evening at two locations, Huwara, and the Tapuah Junction intersection, after the terrorist attack near Eli that killed four Israelis. About twenty extremist right-wing activists arrived in Huwara and threw stones at the local residents. Four Palestinians were injured. Later they set fire to a Palestinian vehicle and tried to set fire to a Palestinian house. Israeli security forces were seen dispersing the Israeli rioters using live ammunition. In the footage that was distributed, an IDF soldier is seen firing from his personal weapon live rounds to disperse a demonstration of Jews who came out to protest after the murderous attack.
The IDF spokesperson said in response to the rioters: "Israeli citizens gathered this evening at the entrance to the village of Beit Furik in Samaria in an attempt to enter the village. The IDF force that arrived at the scene dispersed the gathering, using means to disperse demonstrations and shooting into the air. The incident will be further investigated."
IDF in the field working to halt settler reprisal attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank incl in Huwara & Bet Furik https://t.co/ncTQSunRGg
— Neri Zilber (@NeriZilber) June 20, 2023
In addition, dozens of protestors arrived at the Tufum intersection and threw stones at Palestinians, who fled the scene. The protestors shouted "Jews wake up, Jewish blood should not be wasted" and "Revenge".
Against the background of the tensions after the attack, the local District Police in Samaria updated that at the end of the situation assessment, it was decided to thicken the array of forces on Judea and Samaria roads, with an emphasis on sensitive areas, intersections, and crowd gathering points. "The police forces and the IDF will work to maintain public safety and prevent public order incidents while allowing protests at the intersections and points they determine. The police call on the public to obey the instructions of the officers deployed in the area," the police said.
IDF to bolster troops in Judea and Samaria following the terrorist attack in Eli today that left 4 Israelis dead. https://t.co/sJ4LHXpjcl
— Lidar Gravé-Lazi (@LidarGL) June 20, 2023
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed the coordinator of government operations in the territories, Major General Rasan Aliyan, to revoke the dozens of entry and work permits in Israel for the members of the families of the terrorists who carried out yesterday's shooting attack near the settlement of Eli in the Benjamin regional council.
26-year-old Mohand Shahada and 24-year-old Khaled Sabah are the terrorists who murdered four Israelis in the attack. The two, members of the military wing of Hamas, served short prison terms in 2020 for security offenses, and according to estimates they met in prison.
Extremists have set Palestinian cars on fire in Huwara.
— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) June 20, 2023
I condemn this. The majority of Israelis condemn this. Hate brings more hate.
Let the IDF win. Nobody should take the law into their own hands. pic.twitter.com/cdgRT8DVIg
They arrived together at the gas station at the entrance to the settlement in a Chevrolet vehicle and opened fire at the citizens who were at the station and inside the "Hummus Eliyahu" restaurant in the compound.
