Writer Recounts Terrifying Attack During West Bank Village Visit
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Activist Hallel Silverman was attacked with large concrete chunks during a visit to the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya on October 19, 2026. The group, including Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, was targeted as they attempted to leave after their path was blocked. One participant, Cindy Seni, was injured when a projectile shattered a car window. Silverman condemned the violence, stating it was an attempted lynching and that such acts do not justify the cycle of trauma and violence, despite acknowledging Palestinian suffering.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hallel Silverman and her group were attacked with large concrete chunks in Turmus Ayya on October 19, 2026.
- The attack occurred after the group's path was blocked and they attempted to leave the village.
- Participant Cindy Seni was injured when a projectile broke through a car window.
- Silverman described the incident as an attempted lynching and condemned the violence.
- The writer emphasized the need to acknowledge both Israeli and Palestinian suffering to break the cycle of violence.
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