Israeli Settlers Launch Wave of Attacks Across West Bank, Injure Journalists and Civilians

Israeli settlers launched a series of violent attacks across the occupied West Bank on Saturday. 17 Palestinians were injured, including journalists who were covering the attacks.

In Beita, south of Nablus, settlers attacked residents and journalists near Jabal Qamas. At least five journalists suffered fractures and bruises, local sources reported. Videos from the scene showed armed settlers beating Palestinian civilians and media crews.

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the assault, describing it as a war crime aimed at silencing the Palestinian press. The syndicate named the injured journalists as Ranin Sawaftah, Mohammad Al-Atrash, Louay Saeed, Nasser Ishtayeh, and Nael Bouytel.

In Tel Ma’in, east of Yatta in southern Hebron, settlers stormed the area and attacked residents. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) said Israeli soldiers later raided the town, kidnapped several Palestinians, and beat them following the settlers’ attack.

In Jenin province, settlers attacked Palestinian homes and lands in the village of Raba under army protection. Troops entered the village at the same time, witnesses said.

Settlers also raided several villages in the northern Jordan Valley, an area that often faces repeated incursions and attacks. Residents said settlers tried to prevent shepherds from grazing and attempted to steal livestock.