Palestinians Allegedly Beaten by Settlers in Northern West Bank

Three Palestinians were allegedly beaten by Israeli settlers in separate incidents in the West Bank. Two victims were taken to the hospital for treatment after being attacked in the town of Burqa, where settlers hurled rocks at them, restrained them, and beat them with rods. Another Palestinian shepherd was beaten, and 14 sheep were stolen in the attack near the town of Aqrabah. There has been a rise in attacks by settlers against Palestinians and Israeli security forces, especially in the northern West Bank. Critics allege that Israeli extremists in the West Bank have become further emboldened by the recent rise of far-right politicians.