News and updates about Jit

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

Riots in Jit:

Administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signs administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists who were allegedly involved in the riots in the village of Jit in Samaria.

Administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists

Four arrested for involvement in Jit riot

The ISA and Israel Police apprehended four suspects, three adults and a minor, who are suspected of several acts of terror against Palestinian Arabs, including the severe riot last Thursday in the village of Jit in Samaria.

Four arrested for involvement in Jit riot

ISA official to State Attorney:

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

Kedumim mayor urges Palestinian mayor to prevent terror

Following Thursday night's events in the village of Jit in Samaria, Kedumim mayor Uziel Vaitk spoke today with Nasser Sida, head of the neighboring village of Jit, to ask that he work to prevent acts of terror on the nearby highway.

Kedumim mayor urges Palestinian mayor to prevent terror

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

US condemns violent riot by far-right activists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit in Samaria.

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

'Violence must not happen'

Heads of councils in Samaria speak out against violence

The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, and the head of the Kedumim Council, Ozel Vatik, issue joint statement criticizing the riot by far rightists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit.

Heads of councils in Samaria speak out against violence

Samaria:

Far-right Israelis riot in village, Arab reportedly killed

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel said the riots, which saw Jewish extremists enter the village of Jit and reportedly burn houses and cars, 'negate Jewish values.'

Far-right Israelis riot in village, Arab reportedly killed

Officer suspended for beating Samaria protester

A Border Police officer has been suspended after he was filmed using unnecessary force against a protester at a checkpoint in Samaria.

Officer suspended for beating Samaria protester

'Death to Arabs' spray-painted on Arab cars in Samaria

Arab cars vandalized in Samaria with slogans including 'Death to Arabs', and 'Transfer Now'.

'Death to Arabs' spray-painted on Arab cars in Samaria

Explosions and Pipe Bombs in Samaria

Rehelim Junction targeted by explosive, pipe bombs thrown at Jit Intersection near Shechem; police search for terrorists, additional bombs.

Explosions and Pipe Bombs in Samaria