Israeli rioters set tires ablaze and blocked major roads to prevent security forces from removing illegal structures near Salfit, leading to 18 arrests.
Follow us on GoogleSecurity forces conducted another operation overnight to remove illegal structures erected within a closed military zone near the Palestinian city of Salfit in the West Bank.
According to authorities, the site had repeatedly been used as a base for violent and illegal activities.
Israeli rioters set tires on fire and erected roadblocks along major routes in the area in an attempt to prevent security forces from reaching the site and carrying out the operation.
The roadblocks disrupted traffic throughout the morning, affecting local residents and Israeli citizens traveling through the area. Security forces eventually cleared the roads and completed the enforcement operation.
During the operation, dozens of rioters verbally and physically assaulted security personnel, despite efforts by the forces to avoid physical confrontations.
18 Israelis arrested, vehicles containing weapons seized
Security forces arrested 18 suspects on suspicion of assaulting and obstructing security personnel and seized several vehicles. One of the vehicles was found to contain flammable materials, weapons used for assault, and pepper spray.
The suspects were transferred to the Judea and Samaria District Police for questioning.
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