Three Palestinians from the Bethlehem area were arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting animals. The suspects also filmed their shocking acts and are additionally suspected of illegal weapons possession. Police reported that in one video, a suspect was recorded standing next to a horse, petting it before shooting it in the head at point-blank range. In another incident, a suspect was filmed fatally shooting a pig. Police stated that additional videos were found showing the suspects shooting pigs and other animals. Judea and Samaria District Commander Moshe Pinchi said, 'This is truly shocking, showing incomprehensible cruelty and severe animal abuse.'

