An-Najah News - ِAccording to a local activist Israeli settlers today assaulted Palestinian shepherds to the east of Yatta town.

A group of settlers, under military protection, attacked Palestinian shepherds while herding their sheep in the open pastures claiming the area was a “state land”said Rateb al-Jbour, Member of local popular committees.

The settlers entered into a scuffle with the herders, who attempted to defend their right to access the pastures. No injuries were reported though.

Settler violence against Palestinians and their property, includes arsons, stone-throwing, uprooting of crops and trees, attacks on vulnerable homes.