Jewish rioters set fire to a security-operational facility in Judea and Samaria last night (Monday) and sprayed graffiti on it.
The cost of the facility is estimated at more than three million shekels.
According to a report on IDF Radio, the fire caused damage to an IDF operational-technological system used by the Central Command.
At the same time, the tires of several military vehicles were punctured during a demonstration and riots at the entrance to the Binyamin Brigade headquarters in Beit El.
A security source said that the arson of the security-operational facility last night in Judea and Samaria constitutes "crossing another bright red line.".
According to the source, "Due to the damage to the operational system that was set on fire, the security of the residents of Judea and Samaria will be harmed.".
An IDF spokesman said: "During the night, a number of Israeli citizens set fire to and vandalized a security site containing systems that help thwart terrorist attacks and maintain security in the Binyamin Brigade area. Damage to the site poses a danger to the safety of residents.
""The IDF condemns any manifestation of violence against security forces, and expects the security forces to bring to justice Israelis who harm security forces who are fulfilling their role in maintaining the security of Israeli citizens. The IDF and all security forces will continue to focus on maintaining the security of citizens, alongside enforcing the law by preventing illegal activity of any kind.".
Minister Bezalel Smotrich' Condemned the violence: "Criminals are criminals, criminals are criminals. Everywhere in the country. Violence against beloved IDF soldiers and Israel Police officers and vandalism of property are unacceptable and constitute crossing a red line! I call on the Israel Police to investigate the events with determination and bring those responsible to justice. Settlement in Judea and Samaria is the beautiful face of the State of Israel and has no connection with events of the type that were published this morning.".
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir He responded: "Attacks on the security forces, security facilities, and IDF soldiers who are our brothers, our protectors, are a red line, and must be dealt with with the utmost severity. We are brothers.".
Minister Ofir Sofer He responded: "Those who attack the IDF and the security forces harm settlements, endanger human lives and undermine Israel's unity. This is not Zionism, it is anarchy. This destruction must be stopped - now.".
prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu Responded at noon in a resolute manner, condemning those who set fire to a military facility in Judea and Samaria last night. "No civilized country can tolerate violent and anarchic acts of burning a military facility, damaging IDF property, and attacking security personnel by citizens of the country. Those who carry out such actions undermine the rule of law and harm the country.
""I call on law enforcement authorities to quickly investigate the events and bring the rioters to justice to the fullest extent of the law. The settler community is an example and role model for the development of the country, significant service in the IDF and a contribution to preparing scholars. We will not allow a handful of violent and sleepwalkers to tarnish an entire community.".
Earlier, the office of Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced that an urgent meeting had been scheduled today with all security officials to discuss the issue of attacks on IDF soldiers and security forces in Judea and Samaria. "This phenomenon must be put to an immediate end. We will take all measures and uproot this violence from the root - no one will dare to raise a hand against IDF soldiers and security forces personnel.".
In addition, last night, a serious assault on an IDF officer occurred during a protest by dozens of teenagers in front of the Binyamin Regional Brigade headquarters, following the shooting of a 14-year-old boy last Saturday night - an incident during which the boy was injured and taken to the hospital.
The demonstrators carried signs that read, among other things: "The battalion commander is a traitor." There were other signs at the demonstration such as "A settler is not an enemy," "Stop the madness," and "A kippah and wigs are not a reason to shoot.".
Among the participants was Rabbi David Amitai, Rosh Yeshiva Eviatar and uncle of the injured boy.
The demonstration turned into a violent confrontation between the protesters and Border Police officers, who were forced to use riot police after some of the protesters attempted to break into the military building.
An IDF spokesman said: "Earlier tonight, dozens of Israeli civilians gathered at the entrance to the Binyamin Brigade headquarters. The gathering turned violent and some of the civilians at one point attacked the security forces, sprayed them with pepper spray and vandalized military vehicles.".
It was also reported that IDF forces, the Israel Police, and the Border Guard operated at the point to disperse the gathering and that a report was received of an Israeli citizen who was injured and evacuated for medical treatment.
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