BETHLEHEM, October 9, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli colonists on Friday attacked a wedding procession in the Abu Njeim area, southeast of Bethlehem, according to a local source.

The source told WAFA that colonists obstructed the movement of vehicles in the wedding procession, engaging in provocations, harassment, and inhumane behavior.

Colonists have recently escalated their attacks against residents of Khalayel al-Louz, including assaults on vehicles, opening fire, and blocking secondary roads.

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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