The Palestinian Authority led hundreds of anarchists and terrorists in a direct confrontation with Israelis this morning (Friday) near the village of Abu Falah in the Benjamin region, using the olive harvest season as cover. Footage circulated from the scene shows attackers firing flares in direct aim and hurling rocks at Israeli civilians.
According to the Benjamin Regional Council, the entire incident was documented by journalists present at the scene, reinforcing claims that this was a planned provocation designed to present a distorted picture of reality on the ground. Council officials emphasize that the ‘Palestinian’ Authority actively led the event, and that Palestinian police vehicles were conspicuously present. This occurred despite the incident taking place in so-called Area B, where security responsibility falls to Israel—raising serious questions about the PA’s violation of agreements.
Clashes erupted following the riots and continued until Border Police forces arrived. Border Police worked to disperse those involved and restore order. During the clashes, several activists were reported injured. The incident ended with no additional casualties among Israeli forces or civilians.
The Benjamin Regional Council had issued an early warning this morning about plans by far-left activists to arrive at various locations in the area and initiate confrontations under cover of the olive harvest. The council claims the goal is to generate content for a “settler violence” campaign and damage the reputation of Judea and Samaria residents.
UPDATE: Following an IDF report on the arrival of dozens of activists, both Israeli and foreign, without coordination to an agricultural area forbidden for olive harvesting near the settlement fence of Beit El, IDF and Border Guard forces were dispatched along with officers from the Etzion station of the Judea and Samaria District.
Upon the arrival of the forces, and after it was reported by the IDF that this harvest was not coordinated as required with IDF authorities and was not approved for harvesting without coordination, all those involved were detained and transferred to the police station. After their arrival at the police facility and upon learning that one of the foreigners was a candidate for Congress, he was released. At this hour, the police are examining the incident in coordination with IDF authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, and additional entities in order to prevent friction incidents and disturbances of order, as well as incidents that cause international damage.