Jewish Rioters Attack Palestinian Village, Injure Israeli Border Police

Over 100 Israeli settlers violently disrupted an IDF operation to return a Palestinian family to their home in the village of Jalud, near Nablus, early Tuesday morning. The settlers blocked roads, set tires and Palestinian structures ablaze, and hurled stones at security forces. Three Border Police officers sustained minor injuries, and a military vehicle was damaged. Three suspects, aged 15, 17, and 18, were arrested, and two vehicles were confiscated. The Palestinian family, the Toubasis, was eventually able to re-enter their home after settlers had occupied it for weeks, finding extensive damage including shattered windows and a dislodged electrical panel.

An IDF spokesperson condemned the violence, stating that such acts distract from security operations and undermine stability. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the riots, calling the perpetrators a "handful of rioters" who harm law-abiding settlers and impede security forces. He vowed to pursue legal action against those involved. Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the area and strongly condemned the violence, emphasizing how it hinders counter-terrorism efforts and harms Israel's security.

President Isaac Herzog also condemned the "severe violence" in Jalud, labeling it a "moral stain" and a violation of the rule of law. He stressed that such actions have no justification and contradict fundamental Jewish values. Gadi Eisenkot, head of the National Unity party, described the acts as "abhorrent" and indicative of anarchy and a loss of control under the current government.

In parallel incidents, Palestinian residents reported settlers attacking and setting fire to a home and vehicles in Al-Mughayyir, north of Ramallah. Investigations are underway for the Jalud disturbances, with police and the Shin Bet preparing to collect evidence. A 18-year-old suspect from Jerusalem arrested in connection with the Jalud incident was found with a club and face masks. Recent weeks have seen similar reported attacks by settlers on Palestinian villages, including arson and vandalism with hate slogans.

The article also references a Supreme Court hearing two weeks prior, where justices sharply criticized the state's perceived inaction in enforcing the law in the West Bank, noting that approximately 95% of complaints filed by Palestinians are closed without action.