Israeli Settler Attacks Injure Palestinians in West Bank

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At least 10 Palestinians suffered injuries Sunday night from Israeli settler attacks in

villages near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

The violence erupted after settlers held a funeral for an 18-year-old killed in a car crash

the night before, which some claimed was deliberate.

The rampage hit four villages east of Nablus, including Dear Al-Hatab, where homes and

cars went up in flames amid army flares lighting the sky.

It followed similar assaults overnight, Saturday and six other communities near Janine and

south of Nablus during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Israel's military stepped in late Sunday, detaining five Israeli civilians and seizing

weapons while trying to calm things down.

A top general recently called out these attacks as unacceptable, especially with the focus

now on the war with Iran.

Other tensions are rising as the government pushes new settlements, and settler violence

like arsons and shootings has picked up pace.

The United Nations notes 25 Palestinians killed by settlers and soldiers so far this year

through mid-March.

Security forces face challenges from both sides, but official stress-restoring order remains

the priority amid these ongoing clashes.