Soldiers attacked by extremist settlers in the southern West Bank, one lightly hurt

An IDF soldier was lightly hurt after being attacked by extremist settlers in the southern West Bank earlier today.

The military says that “Israeli civilians” threw stones at soldiers operating near the settlement of Kiryat Arba, close to Hebron, injuring one.

In another incident, the IDF says troops were attacked by Israelis after authorities dismantled several illegally built structures near Hebron.

The evacuation of the settlers’ outpost was carried out by the military and Civil Administration, following an order signed by Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth.

The IDF says that the order was signed “due to criminal acts, unusual violence, and serious crime incidents carried out from the area, which affected the stability and security of the region.

“Upon completion of the enforcement activity, the forces were violently attacked,” the IDF says, adding that no injuries were caused.

The IDF says it views attacks on troops “gravely.”