Settlers Attack Palestinian Village, Injure Israeli Border Police

Radical Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Jalud in the Samaria region early Tuesday, September 29, injuring three members of the Israeli Border Police (MAGAV). Approximately 100 settlers reportedly descended on the village while the Israeli military (IDF) was attempting to help a Palestinian family, the Tubasi family, return to their home. The settlers allegedly set fire to the family's house and other structures in the village, and also attacked the soldiers. The IDF stated that over 100 Israeli rioters blocked roads, burned tires, and threw stones at security forces, also setting fire to Palestinian property and vehicles. Three Border Police officers sustained minor injuries, and a security vehicle was damaged. Three settlers, including two minors aged 15 and 17, were arrested.

The Tubasi family had fled their home in Jalud in July after months of alleged harassment by extremist settlers. Calls to prevent their return were reportedly spread within "Hilltop Youth" groups. The IDF confirmed that the riots prevented the return of the Palestinian family, stating that police investigators and forensic experts would collect evidence. The military condemned the attacks on security forces and property damage, noting that such incidents distract the army and undermine stability.

Palestinian reports indicated that disturbances also occurred in Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah, where vehicles were set ablaze and offensive graffiti was spray-painted. In Qaryut, near Jalud, a woman was reportedly injured by settlers. The head of the Tubasi family, Mahmoud, described prolonged harassment beginning in April, including arson attempts, the placement of a sukkah near their homes, constant stone-throwing, loud music at night, and threats referencing the Dawabsheh family arson. He stated that settlers blocked their access to the village, cut off water and electricity, and eventually occupied their home before they fled on July 22. Mahmoud claimed that appeals to Palestinian and Israeli coordination centers, as well as the Civil Administration and police, were ineffective, with authorities passing responsibility between them.