East Jerusalem man detained over alleged social media incitement, support for terrorism

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Crime in IsraelOfficers arrested the suspect, a resident of the Sur Bahir neighborhood, on Sunday after an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online.Follow us on GoogleA prison officer handcuffs a colleague as part of a drill at the third organised crime unit (drug-trafficking district) during a press tour at Reau prison, near Paris on July 30, 2026.(photo credit: Lou Benoist/AFP via Getty Images)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 4, 2026 09:24Updated: AUGUST 4, 2026 09:31A 21-year-old east Jerusalem resident was arrested on suspicion of publishing content inciting against Israel and expressing support for terrorist organizations and terrorists on social media, police announced on Tuesday morning.Officers arrested the suspect, a resident of the Sur Bahir neighborhood, on Sunday after an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online.Police said the videos contained inciting statements against Israel, as well as expressions of support and identification with terrorist groups and terrorists.The suspect was brought before a court on Monday, which granted a police request to extend his detention through Wednesday.The Dome of the Rock is pictured on the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem as viewed from the Mount of Olives late on July 25, 2026. (credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)Incitement to terror continues, man calls to 'hunt down' settlersLast week, a northern Israeli man was arrested for alleged incitement following comments he posted on a video of the Friday terror attack in Gilad Farm, according to Israel Police."They must be hunted down like pigs. God curse you; may not a single pig settler remain," said the 39-year-old Maghar resident in a post.An investigation was opened by the Northern District Police after the comment was reported, and a warrant for the man was issued.Follow us on Google