Israel–Palestine–Lebanon

Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit: Israeli settlers assault and briefly detain a group of Palestinians on the night of 20 October, WAFA reports

This version is a correction.

ATTACK
Location
Al-Thuhour area, Deir Istiya, Salfit governorate (village-level estimate)
Actors
Israel · Palestine
Importance
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Israeli settlers from an outpost in the area intercepted, assaulted and detained a group of Palestinians in the al-Thuhour area of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit in the occupied West Bank, on the night of 20 October 2026, WAFA reported on 21 October, citing local sources. WAFA named four of those detained, who were later released. The number of people assaulted and any injuries were not given. No Israeli military or police statement on the incident was read.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Israeli colonists assault, detain Palestinians northwest of Salfit

WAFA citing local sources; injuries not stated. Village-level placement.