IDF on West Bank settler attack: Forces dispersed riot, IDF views incident gravely

The IDF responds to a Times of Israel query regarding Palestinian reports that settlers injured three people this morning in the Turmusayya area and set several cars on fire, saying troops dispersed rioters.

Some of the reports claimed that IDF soldiers present allowed the incident to happen.

The IDF says: “Earlier today, a report was received about riots that included the torching of vehicles and physical violence by Israeli civilians near the settlement of Shiloh in the Samaria Brigade. Upon receiving the report, IDF forces and Israel Police rushed to the scene to disperse the riots. Upon the arrival of the forces, the clashes were dispersed. Further handling of the incident was transferred to the Israel Police.”

It adds that it is acting “to ensure that the olive harvest season takes place in an orderly and safe manner for all residents.” It said it “views this incident gravely and strongly condemns all forms of violence.”