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Settlers attack Palestinian towns in occupied West Bank with live ammunition

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Israeli settlers launched a large-scale attack on the Palestinian towns of Turmus Ayya and Jalud in the occupied West Bank, setting properties ablaze and firing live ammunition at homes.

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Settlers attack Palestinian towns in occupied West Bank with live ammunition

On July 22, Israeli settlers launched a coordinated attack on the Palestinian towns of Turmus Ayya and Jalud in the occupied West Bank. Witnesses reported that settlers set multiple properties on fire and fired live ammunition toward homes, forcing residents to flee. The attack occurred amid ongoing tensions in the region, with analysts noting a rise in settler violence since October 2023. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident, which has drawn condemnation from Palestinian officials and human rights groups.

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