Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank

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Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza in the occupied West Bank, injuring eight Palestinians during clashes and assaults on returning residents. Two injured Palestinians required hospitalization, but Israeli forces restricted medical assistance. Additionally, a Palestinian was shot during separate clashes in Beit Fajjar near Bethlehem.

Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza, east of Tubas in the occupied West Bank, on Friday, injuring seven Palestinians, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The report said the settlers stormed the village and assaulted residents who had returned to inspect their homes after being forced to leave them several months earlier. Seven people suffered bruises, according to the report. Two were taken to hospital for treatment, while Israeli forces prevented the remaining injured from being transferred for medical care. Separately, a Palestinian was shot in the thigh during clashes with Israeli forces in the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem, the agency reported.