Settlers Attack Palestinians After Funeral
An 18-year-old settler named Yehuda Sherman died near Nablus on Sunday. Nablus is in the occupied West Bank.
He was reportedly hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. After his funeral, settlers attacked Palestinians nearby.
At least 10 Palestinians were hurt in these attacks. Homes and cars were set on fire during the violence.
Klear Note — The West Bank is Palestinian land occupied by Israel since 1967. Tensions between settlers and Palestinians often lead to violence.
Key Terms 2
- settler Israeli civilian living in occupied Palestinian land
- occupied West Bank Palestinian land controlled by Israel since 1967