The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it received a report of three Palestinians wounded by an attack by Israeli civilians in the village of Surif, near Bethlehem. IDF forces located burnt vehicles and graffiti at the scene. Israel Police said an investigation has been opened in the Judea and Samaria District and that evidence collection is underway. The IDF described the incident as a 'Jewish terror event.'
The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police have released official statements confirming and expanding on an overnight attack in the village of Surif, near Bethlehem, which the IDF described as a 'Jewish terror event.' According to the IDF, a report was received of three Palestinians wounded by an attack by Israeli civilians. Forces dispatched to the scene located burnt vehicles and graffiti. Israel Police said an investigation has been opened in the Judea and Samaria District and that evidence and testimony collection is underway. No arrests have been reported.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (Saturday 12:52 Jerusalem) that Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria set fire to several buildings and vehicles in Surif overnight, with two Palestinians lightly wounded. The IDF statement now cites three wounded Palestinians, suggesting an additional casualty has been identified since the initial reports. The attack also involved assaults with clubs and tear gas, according to the earlier report. The investigation remains active.
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