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West Bank Settler Attack in Kafr Malik Kills Three Palestinians

The Israeli military arrested five suspects after settlers set fire to property in Kafr Malik

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Overview

  • Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked Kafr Malik, setting fire to vehicles and homes in the early hours of Wednesday.
  • Israeli forces returned fire after reports of rock throwing and live rounds, resulting in three deaths and seven injuries among Palestinians.
  • Five Israeli suspects were arrested at the scene and transferred to police custody, according to the IDF.
  • Separately, IDF troops shot dead 15-year-old Rayan Tamer Houshiyeh during a raid on the West Bank town of Al-Yamoun.
  • Palestinian health ministry figures show that since October 2023 nearly 941 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops or settlers in West Bank violence.