About 100 Breslov Hasidim entered the village of Kipel Hares in Samaria last night (Tuesday) without coordination with security forces, to visit the graves of Joshua ben Nun and Caleb ben Jephunneh.
According to reports, during their stay in the village, a clash with Palestinian residents developed, during which stones were thrown at the Bratslavs - who, according to the police, caused damage to the place.
Two of the occupants were slightly injured and were evacuated for medical treatment at Shaare Zedek Hospital.
According to the police statement, at approximately 3:00 AM, the police hotline received a report about approximately 100 Israeli citizens who entered the village of Kipel Hares, where friction developed between them and the village residents.
Upon receiving the report, IDF forces, Border Guard soldiers, and police were called to the scene. By the time the forces arrived at the scene, the Bratslavs had already left the area.
Damaged Palestinian vehicles and stones scattered at the scene were found.
Ariel police officers launched a rapid investigation, during which the identities of several people involved were revealed - and five suspects were arrested near the Hizma crossing.
The suspects, Jerusalem residents aged 16-20, were taken to the police station for questioning.
