Israeli security agencies detained ten suspects early Monday in connection with violent incidents over the weekend in the West Bank that included an attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.

The effort known as Operation Olive Leaf involved joint action by the Shin Bet, Border Police and the IDF.

Besides the detentions several vehicles were seized and unauthorized building was removed.

The suspects were moved for questioning and security forces continue to examine the settler extremist violence of the weekend.

Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy stated that the law in Judea and Samaria applies equally to all regardless of background. The Israel Police remains dedicated to fair and impartial enforcement based on evidence and legal standards.

Arrests being carried out in the West Bank during Operation Olive Leaf (Credit: Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit)

He added that responsibility for preventing events differs from the duty to investigate and enforce afterward. Coordination with all security bodies will continue to bolster security the rule of law and ensure violators face justice.

Calls for inquiry and arrests fulfilled

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday evening urged full investigation arrest and prosecution of those involved in the attack on photojournalist Heidi Levine.

After the arrests Huckabee posted on X that it marked a positive step toward locating and penalizing those who severely assaulted unarmed journalist Heidi Levine of The Washington Post.

Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine based in Israel was injured in a Friday clash between extremist settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank.

Levine suffered limb injuries according to medical reports. In remarks to Walla she noted additional harm to her back and a rib and described an extended attack during which her cameras and belongings were taken.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the matter on Friday stating those responsible would face justice.

Masked settlers also reportedly targeted European diplomats present during assaults on Palestinian olive harvesters near Taybeh village in the West Bank.

Belgian Foreign Affairs minister Maxime Prevot condemned the incident and said the Belgian government would pursue sanctions against those behind the violence and their supporters.

Masked men reportedly attacked European diplomats in the West Bank.

In a later statement on the reported attack on diplomats in the West Bank Israel Police noted that the Binyamin Police Station in the Judea and Samaria District opened an investigation into an assault after online footage showed an attack on several diplomats in the Taybeh area.

IDF and police broaden efforts against nationalist violence

The IDF Border Police and Israel Police have stepped up actions against lawbreakers and rising nationalist violence in the West Bank with an average of seven to ten illegal outposts cleared weekly in recent weeks.

The IDF Central Command intends to raise the pace of evacuations further in coming weeks as forces work to stop repeat offenses.

Jonah Davidov and Avi Ashkenazi contributed to this report.