JERUSALEM, June 24, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli colonists on Wednesday stormed the Arab al-Ara'ara Bedouin community, northeast of Jerusalem, according to Al-Bidar Human Rights Organization.

It reported that colonists barged their way into the community and tried to steal and inhabitant’s livestock, but were repelled by the community.

Colonists’ violence against Palestinians and their property is routine in the West Bank and is rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.

Colonists’ violence includes property and mosque arsons, stone-throwing, uprooting of crops and olive trees, and attacks on vulnerable homes, among others.

Approximately 1 million Israeli colonists are living in colonies in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in violation of international law.

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