Settlers Storm Homes in Qaryut, Youth Wounded by Live Fire
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Dozens of Israeli settlers raided the West Bank village of Qaryut, entering homes and confronting residents, resulting in one youth being shot and wounded by live fire. A village resident accused the Israeli army of failing to intervene and instead firing tear gas at Palestinians. The attacks, which have increased during the olive harvest season, have left residents in fear for their safety and property.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Israeli settlers raided Qaryut village, entering homes and confronting locals.
- A youth was wounded by live ammunition during the settler raid in Qaryut.
- A resident accused the Israeli army of failing to stop settlers and firing tear gas at villagers.
- Settler attacks on Qaryut and areas south of Nablus have increased during the olive harvest season.
- Residents are living in constant fear due to repeated settler raids and lack of protection.
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the Palestinian village of Qaryut in the West Bank on a recent day, initially claiming to search for a lost sheep before escalating their actions. Adham Al-Johari, a Qaryut resident, stated that the group of five to six settlers grew to over 50, who then entered various homes and areas of the village. The settlers reportedly attempted to assault owners of a horse stable, leading to confrontations with local youths. Al-Johari described some settlers as masked and noted the presence of over ten vehicles, with more groups arriving during the incident.
During the clashes, a young man was shot in the shoulder with live ammunition and taken to the hospital for treatment. Al-Johari expressed hope that the injury was minor. He also stated that Palestinian liaison officials were contacted and subsequently informed the Israeli military, but the situation continued to escalate.
Al-Johari accused the Israeli army of failing to prevent the settler attacks, despite military forces arriving at the scene multiple times and speaking with the settlers. He claimed the army instead fired tear gas canisters at the villagers, causing over ten cases of suffocation, including among women and children. He observed a pattern where soldiers would speak with settlers and then fire tear gas at residents.
Al-Johari emphasized that Qaryut and other areas south of Nablus have faced repeated settler attacks since the start of the current conflict, with an increase during the olive harvest season. He noted that farmers have been assaulted and their olive crops stolen, with attacks occurring in broad daylight. Residents live in constant fear for their safety, homes, and agricultural lands. Al-Johari mentioned that residents documented parts of the events on video and expressed concern over the ongoing attacks due to a perceived lack of effective protection measures.
