Two injured in clash between Israelis, Palestinians near Kedumim in West Bank, IDF investigating

The IDF confirmed the clash in a statement later on Saturday, noting that it is conducting searches in the area as the military continues its investigation.

Two people were lightly injured in a clash between Israelis and Palestinians near the West Bank town of Kedumim on Saturday.

IDF soldiers and Israel Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, after receiving a report that an Israeli civilian was injured.

The IDF confirmed the clash in a statement later on Saturday, noting that it is conducting searches in the area as the military continues its investigation.

The injured Israeli civilian was evacuated for medical treatment, the IDF added.

The incident comes one day after clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians near the town of Abu Falah, where a photojournalist for the Washington Post was wounded.

IDF to reinforce West Bank division during sensitive olive harvest

As a result of the increase in violence, the IDF is expected to reinforce its West Bank division to control tensions amid the annual olive harvest.

"The olive harvest season is known to be a sensitive period, and it is a time accompanied by various groups, including outsiders who do not live in Judea and Samaria but come to the area, who try to prevent the harvest. It is important to note that in 98% of cases, there is no need to coordinate with the IDF to harvest olives, and coordination is required in only 2% of the area," a security official explained.