West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers wound three Palestinians in Khirbet Guwein attack
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Shehab Wire reported that settlers attacked Khirbet Guwein, a community south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, leaving three Palestinians wounded. The assault occurred in an area that has seen recurring confrontations between settlers and Palestinian residents over land and resources.
Khirbet Guwein lies in territory frequently targeted by settler violence. The community, like other Palestinian hamlets in the region, faces pressure from nearby Jewish settlements and outposts. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in southern Hebron, where clashes between settlers and Palestinians have escalated significantly over the past months, with residents reporting repeated incidents of property damage and physical assault.
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