UK raises detention of British activist with Israeli authorities
The UK Foreign Office is engaging with Israeli authorities regarding the detention of a British student activist in the occupied West Bank. The activist was arrested after being forcibly detained by settlers during a confrontation in the village of Umm Al-Kheir.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and legal complexities surrounding settler activity and international presence in the West Bank.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Katy Watson Correspondent, Jerusalem Handout Finn Joughin, the student activist arrested in Umm Al-Kheir on Saturday The UK Foreign Office says it has raised the detention of a British national in the occupied West Bank with Israeli authorities.
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in Umm Al-Kheir on Saturday after he was forcibly detained by Israeli settlers who had advanced on the Palestinian village.
There has been a surge in attacks by settlers on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank since the start of the Gaza war, which was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
All settlements are illegal under international law. Outposts are also illegal under Israeli law, although they are often supported by state services and funding.
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