Two Israeli brothers were killed in a Palestinian bomb attack near Nablus today. Those in charge of the nearby Jewish settlement of Har Brachà identified them as Hillel (21) and Yagal (22) Yaniv. Both studied at the local rabbinical school. One had just finished his military service, the other was about to start it. Meanwhile – reports the Palestinian news agency Wafa – groups of settlers have carried out attacks on Palestinian property. Property damage was reported in Huwara, Burin and Qaryut, according to Wafa. A Palestinian farmer was injured, according to the agency. The Israeli army, which is still searching for the bombers in the Nablus area, has not yet commented on this information.
Faced with the spread of dramatic images of burning buildings in Huvara (Nablus), Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu has issued an appeal to the settlers who carried out the raids. “Blood boils, spirits are heated – he told them – but no one has the right to take the law into their own hands”. The Wafa agency says 29 houses containing families and dozens of cars were set on fire in Huwara. There are also serious injuries. President Abu Mazen condemned “the settlers’ terrorist attacks.” Al Fatah calls for popular mobilization.
President Abu Mazen condemned “the terrorist attacks carried out by the settlers under the protection of the occupying Israeli forces in Hawara, Burin, Einbus and other areas, injuring more than 100 Palestinians and destroying shops, houses, cars and other public goods”. For Abu Mazen – who, quoted by the Wafa agency, blamed the Israeli government – “this terrorism and those who support it are aimed at destroying and thwarting the international efforts that have been made to try.” to get out of the current crisis”.
A Palestinian was killed in clashes with the army and Israeli settlers in Zaatara, south of Nablus (West Bank). This was announced by the Maan news agency, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The man has been identified as Sameh Aqtash, 37. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident, which took place near Huwara, where serious incidents have been going on for hours.
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