It’s estimated that between 1,000 and 1,200 settlers surrounded the village, and around 500 stormed it just after midday local time on Friday, blocking all the roads in the area.

According to Abu-Alia [head of the village council], the Israeli military arrived at the scene at around 3 p.m. local time, but did not stop the settlers from attacking the village. Instead, Israeli soldiers allowed them to raid homes, prevented Palestinian residents from moving around and blocked ambulances from reaching the injured, he alleged.

Israeli security forces had informed Palestinian officials that the settlers were looking for an Israeli teenager who had gone missing earlier in the day.

    • @Aleric@lemmy.worldEnglish
      52•8 months ago

      Hamas is everywhere! I have at least five Hamas in my pantry right now. Good thing I’m not next to Israel, the IDF would be killing my wife and children to save them from Hamas.

    • Cosmic ClericEnglish
      27•8 months ago

      Could you respond to this point please (from the comment you responded to)…

      the state of Israel sent armed men to protect them while they carry out their terrorism.

    • NatanaelEnglish
      25•8 months ago

      There’s something called the proportionality principle. Even if your claims are true, this would be a damning admission of crimes against humanity.

    • @Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11•8 months ago

      it was an attempt to rescue a 14 yo boy kidnapped yesterday (who’s beat up body was found today)

      Bullshit. Setting cars and homes on fire, stealing sheep, shooting people, and blocking ambulances isn’t a rescue attempt.