In a recent development, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have arrested 22-year-old Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi during a raid in the town of Nabi Saleh in the West Bank. The IDF has accused Tamimi of inciting violence and calling for terrorist activities to be carried out.

According to the IDF, Tamimi has been transferred to Israeli security forces for further questioning. The arrest comes after an Israeli military official shared a screenshot allegedly showing a social media post by Ahed Tamimi threatening the murder of Israeli settlers and making reference to Hitler. However, the authenticity of the post, which appears to originate from an Instagram story posted by the account "ahed_tamimi15," has not been independently verified by CBS News.

Nariman al-Tamimi, Ahed Tamimi's mother, denied that her daughter wrote the controversial post. She informed the AFP news agency that there are several online pages in Ahed's name with her photo, with which she has no connection. The claim raises questions about the accuracy of attributing the account to Tamimi.

Tamimi rose to prominence at the age of 14 when she was captured on video biting an Israeli soldier who was restraining her then 12-year-old brother. In 2017, she was arrested once again for physically assaulting two Israeli soldiers who had entered the yard of her family home. Tamimi was subsequently sentenced to eight months in jail for the assault on the troops.

At the time of her initial arrest in 2017, Ahed's father, Bassem Tamimi, a longtime Palestinian activist, expressed hope that this younger generation would surpass their predecessors in their resistance against the Israeli occupation. He called for stronger and more serious resistance to bring an end to the occupation.

The arrest of Ahed Tamimi has sparked concern and controversy. Supporters of Tamimi argue that her activism stems from her lived experiences under Israeli occupation, while critics claim that her methods sensationalize violence and undermine peaceful solutions. The international community closely watches these events unfold, as they continue to shine a light on the complex dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Israeli authorities have not provided further details regarding the investigation into Ahed Tamimi's alleged incitement of violence. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this arrest will impact the ongoing dialogue and tensions between Israel and Palestine.