Two Israeli teenagers were arrested under suspicion of being involved in the recent violent attacks on the West Bank Palestinian village of Kusra, Israel Police announced on Sunday.
According to the police, the first suspect, a 19-year-old from the Shomron area, was arrested first. On a search of his vehicle, police found several suspicious items, including an airsoft rifle, a knife, a penknife, and tear gas.
Later, the police also located the second suspect, an 18-year-old from the Jordan Valley area. The 18-year-old was in active mandatory IDF service.
Police arrest first suspect in Kusra violence.
Last Thursday, the police announced that a West Bank resident had been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the violent settler attacks against Kusra, marking the first suspect to be arrested in regard to the attacks.
According to the police, the 19-year-old suspect was arrested following a joint investigation with the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) involving the collection of testimonies and evidence using "various technological tools and capabilities."
Police added that they aim to bring "everyone who took part" in the Kusra attacks to justice, noting that they plan to request an extension for the suspect's detention during his upcoming court hearing.
Aaron Glick contributed to this report.