From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Military condemns ‘serious incidents’ of settler violence in West Bank town
The Israeli military says it condemns the “serious incidents” of settler violence in the West Bank town of Turmus Ayya, but makes no mention of several Palestinians reportedly shot.
“Israeli citizens set fire to Palestinian property a short time ago in Turmus Ayya. Security forces entered the town to put out the fires, prevent friction and collect evidence,” the Israel Defense Forces says in a statement.”
The citizens left the village and police have begun investigating the circumstances of the incident,” the IDF says
.”The IDF condemns these serious incidents of violence and destruction of property. Events of this type prevent the IDF and the security forces from focusing on their main mission, protecting the security of the citizens of the State of Israel and preventing terror,” the military adds.
