IDF says two Israelis injured in clash with Palestinians after settler arson attack north of Jerusalem

Following earlier reports of a settler attack near Mukhmas, north of Jerusalem, in which the homes and olive groves of Bedouin residents were set on fire, an IDF spokesperson tells the Times of Israel that in addition to the two Israeli activists injured helping the Palestinians, two other Israelis — apparently settlers — were injured.

The spokesperson says that IDF soldiers, along with Border Police and police forces arrived at the scene following reports of “Israeli civilians,” or settlers, arriving in the area, where Palestinians were present earlier today.

“In the area, burned olive trees and damaged property were identified. No casualties were reported,” the spokesperson says.

The spokesperson says that “all Israeli civilians left the area” upon the arrival of the forces, but that clashes broke out “with several Palestinians.”

“During the confrontation, two Israeli civilians were lightly injured and received medical treatment at the scene, while two Israeli women who were accompanying the Palestinians evacuated themselves for medical treatment,” the IDF spokesperson says.

Palestinian media reported earlier that several Palestinians were also injured in the incident.

The IDF says forces “worked to restore order and disperse the clash.”

“Further handling of the incident has been transferred to the Israel Police,” it adds.