Settlers Allegedly Impersonate Soldiers, Attack Palestinian Family Near Nablus

Palestinians are reporting that settlers, disguised as IDF soldiers, attacked a family in their home in the village of Talfit, south of Nablus, overnight between Monday and Tuesday. Red Crescent teams evacuated three injured individuals to Rafidia Hospital. Photos released by Palestinians show bloodstains on the home's floor. The IDF stated the incident is not recognized and is under review.

The attack occurred at the home of the Abu Aisha family while IDF forces were operating in the village. Samir Ahamad, head of the Talfit village council, told ynet that around 1:00 AM, five masked settlers knocked on the door, identifying themselves as soldiers. The father, Yosef, opened the door, believing them to be IDF troops engaged in activity in the village. According to Ahamad, the settlers immediately attacked Yosef, his wife, and their daughters with clubs for five to six minutes before fleeing. The father sustained bruises, the mother a head injury, and one daughter a leg injury. Ahamad described the incident as torture and noted that Israeli police have not visited the scene. He also stated this is not the first attack on the family, with previous incidents involving property damage.

Ahamad claims that residents of Talfit have faced daily violence from settlers since an outpost was established in the area eight months ago, attributing ongoing problems to this outpost. He asserted that such violent attacks by settlers on Palestinians, often aimed at seizing land in Areas C and B, occur almost daily but rarely result in arrests or indictments. The attack coincided with an IDF operation in the village, during which forces raided several homes and arrested three residents. Ahamad also alleged that the IDF damaged the gates of the ancient mosque in Talfit during their operation.