Israeli forces, settlers launch attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank

Israeli forces, settlers launch attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank Settler violence across the West Bank remains ongoing, with reported cases of arson attacks, the assault of Palestinians as well as the destruction of their properties.

According to local media, the settler attacks, which occurred under the protection of Israeli forces, included: Settler arson attacks were launched against several homes and vehicles in the villages of Talfit and Jalud, located in southern Nablus.

Agricultural lands in the town of Beita, in south east Nablus, were set on fire.

Israeli forces, equipped with military bulldozers, also stormed the eastern area of ​​Nablus, to make way for the settler storming of Joseph’s Tomb.

The forces fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters into the crowds of residents, leaving a number of people injured and in need of medical treatment.

Settlers - under the protection of Israeli forces - attacked residents of al-Mughayyir, north east of Ramallah.

In one case, Palestinians - including children - travelling on a road between al-Mughayyir and Abu Falah were beaten by settlers.