Detention extended for settler suspect with history of violence; previously arrested for running over Palestinian

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A suspect identified as Nadav Cohen Tzemach has had his detention extended following arrest in connection with weekend settler attacks. Cohen Tzemach was previously arrested in December 2025 but was never charged after an incident in which he allegedly ran over a Palestinian with an ATV and fired a weapon in a Palestinian village.

The extended detention indicates ongoing security concerns and suggests a pattern of violent incidents by the suspect. The case highlights continuing tensions related to settler violence in Palestinian areas.

This development comes amid broader concerns about violence between settlers and Palestinians, with authorities appearing to take action against individuals with documented histories of such incidents.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Ynet

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