'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
Residents of a Palestinian village in the West Bank describe being subjected to weekly attacks by Israeli settlers. Villagers say their homes have been besieged and that intervention by security forces has been limited. Israeli authorities said an investigation into the incidents has been opened.
Residents of a Palestinian village in the West Bank describe recurring weekly raids by Israeli settlers. Villagers say their homes have been besieged repeatedly and property has been damaged during the attacks.
Village residents say intervention by security forces has often been delayed or limited. Some families say they have had to leave their homes at night because of the attacks.
Israeli authorities said an investigation into the reported incidents has been opened and that any unlawful actions would be examined. Human rights organizations say similar incidents in the area have increased in recent months.
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