Over 100 Israeli Settlers Attack Soldiers, Block Family's Return as 3 Officers Are Wounded
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 29
Over 100 Israeli Settlers Attack Soldiers, Block Family's Return as 3 Officers Are Wounded
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 29
Summary
More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and Israeli forces overnight in Jalud, preventing the Toubassi family from returning to their West Bank home despite a military escort.
Three Israeli border police officers were wounded, Palestinian homes were set on fire, and police arrested three people after the military tried to carry out the family's return.
The Toubassis had fled in July after repeated settler attacks, and the Supreme Court this month ordered the military to ensure their safe return after settlers took over the house.
The failed operation has intensified scrutiny of Israeli authorities, already accused of making few arrests and failing to curb a broader surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank.