Settlers Attack Palestinian Village Near Nablus; IDF Arrives Hours Later

Dozens of Israeli settlers and right-wing activists attacked the Palestinian village of Usrin, southeast of Nablus, on Saturday morning. Disturbing footage circulated on Palestinian social media showing individuals bleeding and settlers smashing vehicles with clubs. The settlers reportedly vandalized Palestinian property, broke car windows, and threw stones for an extended period during daylight hours.

According to Palestinian reports, at least one villager was injured and taken to a hospital in Nablus. The Israeli military (IDF) arrived at the scene hours after the attack began, prompting accusations of a loss of Israeli governance in the West Bank.

The IDF stated that its forces responded to reports and footage of Palestinians and property being attacked by Israeli rioters in the area. Upon arrival, soldiers identified the damage and searched for the perpetrators, who had fled before the forces reached the scene. The military condemned the incident, emphasizing that such actions harm defense and counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

Investigators from the Ariel station and forensic units, secured by IDF forces, entered the village to collect evidence and take testimonies as part of an ongoing police investigation.