It appears that in order to protect the source of the information, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has decided, at least for the time being, not to act on information providing him with the identity of the person(s) responsible for the fatal Duma arson attack. That attack occurred in the PA (Palestinian Authority) village of Duma, situated in the Shechem district. The death toll in the attack has reached three.

According to the Haaretz report, Ya’alon told a meeting of Likud activists earlier this week that he has the information but acting on it would reveal the source, which apparently he does not wish to do at present.

Since the attack, which many believe was perpetrated by Jews, the cabinet has decided to begin using administrative orders to limit the movement of individuals and in some cases, incarcerating them despite lacking evidence to file a criminal indictment against them. In some cases, the suspects have been locked up for a period of months, denied the ability to defend themselves since they are not being charged with a crime at present, but locked up as a preventative measure by the government, alleging the person poses a danger to the public. Many if not most recipients of administrative orders are affiliated with the so-called ‘hilltop youths’ whom are vilified in the media, making it easier to target them.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)