Israeli military delayed response to settler attack for nearly two hours

Summary

The Israeli military received reports of threats and calls for help during a settler attack in the occupied West Bank as early as 1 p.m. Saturday, but the Civil Administration and troops on the ground were informed around 3 p.m., after the attack had ended, Middle East Eye reports, citing Haaretz. The military has opened a probe into the delayed response, according to the report. This follows reports of settlers attacking West Bank olive harvesters and Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   18 Oct 2026, 02:44 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports, citing Haaretz, that the military received distress calls about settler threats nearly two hours before troops were informed, and that the military has opened a probe into the delay.