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Body of missing 14-year-old Israeli boy found: Army
The Israeli army says the body of a missing Israeli boy has been found in the occupied West Bank after he was killed in a “terrorist attack”. “The body of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair was located in the area of Malachei HaShalom a short while ago,” the Israeli army said in a post on X.
“Security forces are continuing the pursuit after those suspected of carrying out the attack,” the army added.
Netanyahu slams ‘murder’ of missing Israeli settler
The Israeli prime minister has issued a statement condemning what he called the “murder” of the teenage Israeli settler Benjamin Ahimayer, who was declared missing on Friday.
“The heinous murder of the youth Benjamin Ahimayer, may he rest in peace, is a grave crime. I send heartfelt condolences to his family,” Netanyahu said.
He added that Israeli forces “are engaged in an extensive pursuit of the despicable murderers and anyone who collaborated with them”. Netanyahu also called on Israelis to allow the forces to conduct their operations so they can “bring the abhorrent murderers to justice swiftly”.
As we’ve reported, settler attacks in the occupied West Banks have drastically increased over the past day.
Reporting from occupied East Jerusalem, Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan said there have already been calls for direct action against Palestinians on settler noticeboards and settler WhatsApp groups. “If this happens then it could spark something more in the West Bank than we’ve seen in a very long time,” Khan said.
“That’s why Netanyahu has been clear about saying that the Israeli police and army need to be able to do their job but already the settlers have gone on this rampage and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s words, calling this a ‘heinous murder’, aren’t going to calm tensions there.
“In fact, they may well inflame tensions.”
A Palestinian inspects the damage to a home in the village of al-Mughaiyyr near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday
Israeli opposition leader condemns settler violence
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticised “violent riots” by settlers in the occupied West Bank and urges the country’s leadership to intervene to avoid more killing. “The violent riots of the settlers are a dangerous violation of the law, and they interfere with the security forces operating in the area,” Lapid said on X.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir “should stop the lawlessness on the ground before more blood is spilled”, Lapid said.
Tensions in the Palestinian territory escalated following the disappearance, and then the reported killing, of an Israeli teenager.
Palestinian seriously injured by settlers in al-Mughayyir, says Red Crescent
As we’ve reported, Israeli settlers have carried out attacks in al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah. The Palestinian Red Crescent said one Palestinian was shot and seriously injured by settlers during the attacks.
More injuries in settler attacks
At least six Palestinians have been hit by live bullets and taken to hospital after settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, according to reports. Five people were wounded in the village of Duma, near Nablus, and one in al-Mughayyir.
Israel defence minister warns against ‘revenge’ over teen’s death
Yoav Gallant has warned against revenge attacks after the missing teenage Israeli settler was found dead in the occupied West Bank.
“Let the security forces act quickly in the hunt for the terrorists – revenge actions will make it difficult for our fighters in their mission – the law must not be taken into one’s own hands,” the defence minister posted on X.
Confrontations erupt between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in Beit Furik
We are getting reports of confrontations between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Settler groups have also attacked Palestinian-owned homes in the town of Qusra, south of Nablus.
Earlier, the governor of Nablus called on residents to activate the popular guard committees in light of the escalating settler attacks.
Israeli settlers expand attacks
The Israeli settlers are expanding their presence and attacks against Palestinian-owned homes in the occupied West Bank.
We’re talking about villages not only near al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah, like in the morning, but the settlers are now moving to villages close to Nablus to the north of the West Bank, in Beit Furik and Qusra.
We’ve been speaking to locals there who say at least three homes have been burned by Israeli settlers. It’s going to get dark soon and Palestinians are expecting these attacks to continue.
When we go those villages and we see how the Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians, we often see the Israeli army there instead of shooting towards the settlers they often shoot towards the Palestinians.
And Palestinians will tell you that it is the presence of Israeli army that gives the Israeli settlers the audacity to continue their attacks against Palestinians as they feel that they are empowered and covered by the presence of the Israeli forces.
Settler violence spreads to Qusra
The Israeli settler attacks have now spread to the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Videos posted on Telegram and verified by Al Jazeera show local residents trying to extinguish fires following an attack by settlers.
Three homes and several cars are reported to have been damaged by the fires.
Israeli military sends additional troops, police to occupied West Bank
The Israeli military posted on Telegram that it has now decided to reinforce the affected areas with several military companies and additional border police.
