ByTZVI JASPERJUNE 10, 2026 12:19Three female soldiers were lightly wounded by settlers while clearing an illegal outpost outside of Gush Etzion overnight, the Israel Police announced on Wednesday.Security forces arrived at the outpost adjacent to Ma’aleh Amos during the night, where they announced that the area was a closed military zone and demanded that all civilians disperse.The forces encountered active resistance, the police stated, including direct attacks on officers at the scene and obstruction of construction equipment.Soldier's nose broken by settler during West Bank riots During the altercation, one soldier was punched in the face, resulting in her being taken to the hospital with a broken nose. Two other soldiers were also given medical treatment after being affected by pepper spray.Ynet reported that security forces responded to the violence using flashbangs and other protest dispersal techniques to restore order.One 18-year-old suspect was arrested for attacking the security forces and taken in for questioning by the police.Follow us on Google