Police say the clashes erupted between settler youth and Palestinian farm workers between the settlements of Shavei Shomron and Karnei Shomron.
They say several “youths,” apparently referring to the Israelis, were hospitalized with light injuries and another was taken for medical treatment over a suspected gun wound. It does not say explicitly whether the injured are Israeli or Palestinians.
But the Samaria Regional Council spokesperson offers a different account, saying Israeli farmers were set upon with stones and clubs by 100 Palestinians. One of the farmers, who was armed, opened fire to scatter the rioters, it says.
Palestinian media reports are describing it as a territorial fight over a piece of farmland.
The fight broke out close to the village of Biddya in Salfit Governorate, the official WAFA news agency says.
Ma’an News Agency says the fight broke out due to both sides claiming that the same piece of farmland, which the report called an attempted “takeover” by settlers. Ma’an also reports that there was a sit-in on the land by local Palestinian residents yesterday.
— with Jacob Magid, Aaron Boxerman
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