The Hebrew Walla website stated, on Tuesday afternoon, that the Israeli army arrested 12 Palestinians and 5 settlers, due to the clashes that took place yesterday evening in the town of Hawara , south of Nablus .

According to the site, the detainees were taken for interrogation by the Shin Bet.

In a related context, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, Herzi Halevi, arrived in the town of Hawara to see the details of the recent shooting operation several days ago, which resulted in the injury of two soldiers.

Halevy was unable to reach the area to see the details of the operation due to the fierce protests in Israel.

The Israeli army is still searching for the perpetrator of the attack.