BETHLEHEM, May 23, 2016 (WAFA) – The Israeli military last night threatened to consider collective punishments against the Palestinian residents of al-Khader, a village located south of Bethlehem, according to local sources.

Witnesses told WAFA that Israeli troops distributed sheets warning the entire village about potential collective punishments, in case local youths continue to attack with stones Israeli vehicles passing outside the village.

These potential punishments might include raids on vulnerable homes, homes searches, mass arrests and others, the sources added.

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