Settler violence continues as Palestinian homes, livestock shelters torched in West Bank - report

On Monday, Israeli settlers launched violent attacks on Palestinian communities near Hebron and Jerusalem, according to reports from the Palestinian Authority's WAFA news agency. The attacks resulted in injuries and extensive property damage, including homes, vehicles, and livestock shelters.

In the southern West Bank, near Hebron, settlers targeted the home of a Palestinian resident, burning hay surrounding the property and causing additional damage to the building. Another home was also attacked, with its windows smashed and a fire lit in front of the residence. Local activist Osama Makhamreh reported the incidents to WAFA, noting that the settlers were targeting specific homes and causing significant damage.

Further north, near Jerusalem, the Ma'aziyah Jaba Bedouin community was attacked by settlers, resulting in several Palestinians being injured. The settlers reportedly assaulted community residents, including women and children, while Israeli security forces were present nearby, according to local sources cited by WAFA. A resident required medical attention, and an ambulance was called to evacuate them.

WAFA's reports accused Israeli security forces of protecting the settlers and failing to intervene during the Ma'aziyah Jaba incident. The Jerusalem Post has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment on the ongoing violence.