Palestinian woman and NBC News team reportedly attacked in West Bank
Summary
A Palestinian woman and an NBC News team were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank while reporting near the town of Jalud. Israeli authorities say they responded to violent clashes and arrested some settlers involved, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the violence.Key Facts
- The attack happened during an interview with Aida Ahmed Abdullah and her family near Nablus in the West Bank.
- Four masked men in a car hit the news team with sticks and threw rocks; several team members were injured but not seriously.
- Settlers had reportedly driven Abdullah and her family out of their home before the attack.
- Israeli security forces intervened, removed rioters from a Palestinian home, and confiscated vehicles used by settlers.
- Other violent incidents occurred nearby, including Palestinian workers being pepper-sprayed by settlers.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attacks, blaming a small number of rioters.
- The UN reported that 76 Palestinians and 3 Israelis were killed in the West Bank over the past year.
- Israeli forces continue operations in the area to prevent further violence and restore order.
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