Clashes Near Hebron After Jewish Haredi Group Visits Village; Palestinian Shot, House Set Ablaze

Tensions erupted near the village of Hamrush, close to Hebron, after a group of extremist Jewish Haredi hikers visited the area. According to Palestinian reports, some members of the group remained in the vicinity and threw a Molotov cocktail into a house, which was apparently unoccupied at the time. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported a serious injury caused by live gunfire during the incident.

A security source stated that the hikers were targeted with stone-throwing, prompting a security officer from a nearby settlement to arrive and open fire. Both the Israeli military and police have launched investigations into the events. The incident highlights ongoing friction in the region between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents.