Settlers assault Palestinians, burn cars in overnight raid in Surif; none arrested, police probing

Israeli settlers raided the West Bank Palestinian town of Surif overnight, attacked residents, set fire to cars and damaged property, according to Israeli authorities and Palestinian media.

The IDF says it received a report of three Palestinians who were wounded after being attacked by Israelis in Surif, and dispatched troops to the area.

The troops located cars that were set on fire, along with Hebrew graffiti sprayed on a structure, the army says.

No arrests were made as the settlers apparently fled before the IDF arrived.

Footage purportedly from Surif shows masked Israelis hurling stones at a home, as well as a burnt-out car following the attack.

The Israel Police says that officers entered Surif this morning escorted by the IDF to collect evidence and testimony for the investigation.

“The Israel Police and security forces view such cases of violence and causing damage gravely and will continue to act decisively and professionally to locate those involved, investigate them, and bring them to justice,” police add.

Israeli settlers attacked the home of Palestinian resident Moataz Abdullah Ghneimat in the town of Surif last night, terrorizing his family, including women and children, before setting his vehicle on fire and spray-painting racist graffiti on the walls of the house.

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