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Monday, April 7, 2025
Settlers said to attack Palestinians in southern Hebron hills, 5 injured
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Palestinians say that settlers attacked Palestinians in the village of Umm al-Khair in the southern West Bank.
A Palestinian source living in the area tells The Times of Israel that after settlers set up a caravan near the village and attempted to breach a fence attached to the village, a confrontation broke out between the settlers and Palestinians.
Subsequently, dozens of masked individuals arrived and attacked Palestinians with clubs. According to the source, five Palestinians were injured, including a 14-year-old boy. They were all transferred to a hospital.
Videos on social media showing police and military forces at the scene, though it is unclear whether they were present during or after the attack.
Police said that there was friction between Palestinians and settlers regarding an illegal fence in the area.
The IDF and Border Police arrived at the scene and separated the forces, police said, adding that one Palestinian was evacuated by the Red Crescent.
There are no arrests in the incident.
بحراسة قوات الاحتلال.. مستوطنون يعتدون على الفلسطينيين في خربة أم الخير بمسافر يطا، جنوب الخليل. pic.twitter.com/ROAtHSGzM1
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