Palestinian claims of settler-lit fires near Hebron leave five injured

Palestinians have alleged that Israeli settlers set fires to buildings in the Hebron area on Tuesday, resulting in five people being wounded. According to reports from Palestinian sources, the incidents occurred in two separate locations: fires were reported in the settlement of Khirbet Tuba in the Masafer Yatta region, whilst in the Al-Hums area, settlers were accused of confronting Palestinian families. The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had evacuated five injured people from the scene.

The allegations form part of ongoing tensions in the southern Hebron Hills, where Israeli settlements and Palestinian communities exist in close proximity. This volatile situation has repeatedly led to clashes between settlers and Palestinians, with disputes over land access and building permissions frequently resulting in violence.

Israeli authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the Palestinian claims. The incidents have not been independently verified by international observers. The area around Hebron has been a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian tensions for decades, with competing claims over land and resources continuing to fuel friction between the communities.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.