Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Saturday, June 24, 2023
IDF spokesman denounces ‘shameful’ settler riot on Shabbat: ‘Not who we are’
The IDF’s international media spokesman denounces the settler rampage in the Palestinian town of Umm al-Safa.
“Shameful acts on the Sabbath,” Lt. Col. Richard Hecht writes on Twitter in response to Germany’s ambassador. “This is not who we are.
These are acts of terror performed by criminals. We are doing what we can.”
Hecht notes a suspect was arrested during the attack.
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Shameful acts on the Sabbath .
This is not who we are .
These are acts of terror performed by Criminals .
We are doing what we can .
One of the Perpetrators has been handed over to the Police . https://t.co/kjRogsff9e— Lt. Col. Richard Hecht (@LtColRichard) June 24, 2023