Israeli settlers torch cars and trees in West Bank villages
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages across the West Bank. They set fire to cars and trees and beat residents and a foreign journalist. Local officials and the Palestine Red Crescent Society reported attacks in at least eight villages Friday. The violence aims to disrupt the annual olive harvest which is crucial for tens of thousands of Palestinian families. Settler violence has surged this year especially before Israel's legislative election on Oct. 27.
Residents and rights groups say Israeli authorities have done little to stop the attacks. The military has been accused of aiding or standing by as settlers attack Palestinian villages.
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