Breaking silence, Netanyahu decries ‘criminal violence’ after settlers again raid besieged village
PM downplays takeover of Qusra home, claiming only 'a handful of rioters' to blame, but doesn't mention lack of arrests for violence that 'harms Israel’s standing in the world' The post Breaking silence, Netanyahu decries ‘criminal violence’ after settlers again raid besieged village appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the violent settler attacks that have intensified in the occupied West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud. He described the actions of a few rioters as "criminal acts of violence," emphasizing that they violated the law, caused injustice to the law-abiding Jewish community, hindered the IDF's ability to perform its duties, and tarnished Israel's international reputation.
Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli military reported clashes involving Israeli rioters in Qusra. Settlers had surrounded a Palestinian home and attacked residents in several other residences. Israeli forces intervened, removing the settlers from the besieged Palestinian house and remaining in the area to prevent further confrontations.
However, Palestinian residents alleged that Israeli forces attempted to arrest Palestinians who remained trapped inside the besieged home. Later that day, another house in Qusra was targeted by Israeli settlers. Upon arrival, Israeli soldiers fired tear gas at Palestinian residents inside the house, resulting in injuries to the homeowner.
Written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
