Eight Palestinians sustained injuries during attacks involving Israeli settlers and military forces across the West Bank on Monday.
Key facts
- •Three people were injured in the Bedouin community of Maazi Jaba during an attack that included the burning of homes and livestock sheds.
- •Four Palestinians were injured by settlers using sticks and stones in the village of Immatin.
- •A 50-year-old man was beaten by soldiers in the village of Usarin.
- •The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission reports over 14,742 settler attacks in the West Bank since October 2023.
- •Israeli military forces sent reinforcements into Qalqilya during a raid early Tuesday.
Eight Palestinians were injured late Monday in a series of attacks across the occupied West Bank involving Israeli settlers and military forces. The incidents occurred in multiple locations, including communities near Jerusalem, Qalqilya, and Nablus, as tensions remain high in the region.
By the numbers
Attacks on communities
In the Bedouin community of Maazi Jaba, northeast of Jerusalem, three Palestinians were injured when settlers assaulted residents, including women and children. According to the Jerusalem Governorate, the attackers also damaged vehicles and torched several homes and livestock sheds. Separately, in the village of Immatin near Qalqilya, four Palestinians suffered bruises after being attacked with sticks and stones. In Usarin, south of Nablus, a 50-year-old Palestinian was injured after being beaten by Israeli soldiers. Following the assault, Israeli forces raided the village and deployed tear gas and stun grenades. Additionally, in Jenin, settlers were reported to have stolen olives and damaged trees on farmland near the town of Ajja.
Military activity in Qalqilya
Beyond the reported injuries, Israeli forces launched a raid on the city of Qalqilya early Tuesday. Local sources reported that the Israeli army deployed military reinforcements into the city as the operation continued.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Middle East, Middle East Eye.
