Israeli settlers attacked foreign activists and set Palestinian homes ablaze in the Nablus area, resulting in injuries to two foreign nationals and escalating tensions in the region.
On Friday, in the village of Qusra located south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers launched an assault on foreign activists who were present to show solidarity with local residents. This violent encounter led to injuries among several activists and two Palestinians, raising concerns about the safety of international supporters in the region. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, two foreign victims, a 71-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, were treated for their injuries before being transferred to Israeli medical teams.
Furthermore, the situation escalated in the nearby village of Jalood where a group of settlers attacked and vandalized homes, throwing stones and eventually setting several houses on fire. This prompted panic among local residents and heightened tensions in the area as confrontations between settlers and villagers erupted following the arson. The aggression illustrates the ongoing violence and hostility faced by Palestinian communities from settlers, often resulting in a dire humanitarian situation.
This incident is reflective of a broader trend of violence perpetrated by settlers in the occupied territories, raising alarm among human rights organizations and eliciting calls for increased protection for Palestinian civilians and foreign activists who seek to support them. Such events not only exacerbate local conflicts but also bring international attention to the plight of Palestinians amidst the Israeli occupation.
