Northern Israeli man arrested for incitement after calling to hunt 'settler pigs'

"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.Follow us on Google[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024. (photo credit: DUDU GREENSPAN/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 27, 2026 06:23Updated: JULY 27, 2026 06:30A northern Israeli man was arrested for alleged incitement on Sunday, 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.The suspect was "arrested on suspicion of publishing incitement to racism, publishing a direct call to commit an act of terrorism, and other offenses," the police announcement read.Israeli soldiers inspect the damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Sarra, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 24, 2026. (credit: STR)Suspect detained, ammunition, fireworks, cash seizedThe suspect's house was searched, wherein officers seized two M-16 magazines with ammunition, fireworks, and over NIS 100,000 in cash.The suspect is being questioned, and his detention was extended by a court order until July 28.Follow us on Google