Reports: Palestinian shot, another beaten by settlers in 2 incidents near Nablus

Nurit Yohanan is The Times of Israel's Palestinian and Arab world correspondent

Palestinian media outlets report that a 49-year-old man was shot in the leg by settlers near Nablus. He was taken for medical treatment.

Separately, it was reported that a 29-year-old Palestinian was beaten by settlers in an area west of Nablus. He was treated by the Red Crescent.

Instances of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank have soared in recent weeks.

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