Brit detained by Israeli settlers following 'incident' in the occupied West Bank due to be deported
A British man detained by Israeli settlers and authorities in a Palestinian village following an "incident" is due to be deported today.
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Finn Joughin, 22, was detained for questioning in Umm al-Kheir, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank.
A video has been circulating on social media of him being forcibly detained by armed Israeli settlers on Saturday.
Joughin, a student activist, was performing a protective presence with Palestinians in the area to protect property and land, the Times of Israel reported. All settlements are illegal under international law.
Online footage appeared to show Joughin standing by a fence and trying to protect it before settlers removed Joughin by force before he was transferred to police for questioning. Israeli authorities claimed he was detained on 'suspicion of assault against a minor'. Activists with Joughin at the time deny any offence was committed.
An FCDO Spokesperson said: "We are aware of reports that a British national is being detained by Israeli authorities following an incident in Umm Al Kheir.
"Officials from the British Embassy Tel Aviv have raised the case with the Israeli authorities and are seeking further information."