Feb 17 • 08:31 UTC 🇮🇱 Israel Haaretz

Palestinian Reports: Settlers Set Fire to Sheepfold South of Hebron, Dozens of Sheep Burned to Death

Palestinian reports indicate that settlers set fire to a sheepfold in the village of Asmoa south of Hebron, resulting in the death of dozens of sheep.

On Tuesday morning, reports emerged from Palestinian sources claiming that settlers had set fire to a sheepfold in the village of Asmoa, located south of the city of Hebron. The owner of the sheepfold reported that the blaze resulted in the death of dozens of sheep. The situation escalated when he received a call from an anonymous number where the caller allegedly said in Hebrew, 'You deserve this.' Following the incident, police stated that they arrived at the scene together with military and fire department units to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. As of now, it remains unclear whether this is a criminal act or if the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit.

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