Settler attacks escalate in West Bank villages
A wave of violence has struck several Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, where extremist Jewish settlers carried out coordinated attacks, setting fire to homes, vehicles and farmland. The incidents followed the death of an 18-year-old Israeli settler, Yehuda Sherman, who was killed on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while riding a quad bike. Authorities are still investigating whether the incident was intentional or accidental. In the hours after his death, messages circulated in settler WhatsApp groups calling for retaliation. According to Israeli media reports citing security sources, more than 20 separate attacks were recorded overnight. Israeli forces confirmed that troops and border police units were deployed to multiple locations after receiving reports of arson and unrest involving Israeli civilians. Among the affected communities were Jalud, Qaryut, al-Funduqmiya and Silat al-Dhah. Images and videos shared online, though […]
