After a week of clashes between settlers and security forces in Yitzhar, the IDF decided to station a company of Border Police soldiers in the settlement in Samaria. This was announced this morning (Friday) by an IDF spokesman.
According to the announcement, the fighters are manning the 'Oud Yosef Chai' yeshiva building, "in order to provide a response to security needs." It should be noted that the yeshiva has not been closed, but it is unclear whether there are any school schedules there three days before Passover.
The security establishment views the recent violation of law and order with seriousness, "and will use all means to put an end to this violence," the statement said.
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A number of violent incidents occurred in the community this week. On the night between Monday and Tuesday An IDF post was attacked. This was after security forces demolished four illegal structures. Six Border Police officers were slightly injured. In addition, Tires of two military vehicles - One of them is the jeep of the commander of the Samaria Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Yoav Yarom.
Status of those arrested in the settlement: Yesterday, the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended the detention of five settlers arrested on suspicion of vandalizing the outpost by five days. Two others were released to their homes.
The arrest of a 16-year-old boy, suspected of throwing stones at security forces while they were working to demolish illegal structures at the site, has been extended until today. Another 16-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of slashing tires, has been released to house arrest. Another young man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of participating in disturbances.
