Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and a Washington Post journalist in the West Bank, using slingshots and other weapons during the annual olive harvest. At least 20 people were injured, including the journalist who was beaten and robbed during the attack.
The attack occurred in Abu Falah, near Ramallah, where settlers clashed with Palestinians over the olive harvest. Witnesses reported settlers using slingshots to hurl rocks and setting olive trees on fire. Israeli soldiers arrived and used tear gas and live fire against Palestinians, including a man shot in the thigh.
The incident follows a surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, with at least 170 attacks reported since September. Israeli authorities have not fully investigated the incident, with the prime minister's office stating the circumstances remain unclear. Palestinian authorities accuse Israeli forces of complicity in the attacks.
Israeli authorities have not fully investigated the incident, with the prime minister's office stating the circumstances remain unclear. Palestinian authorities accuse Israeli forces of complicity in the attacks.