Israeli settlers attacked and physically assaulted on Thursday, October 5, 2023, two Palestinian shepherds in the village of Al-Rashayda, east of Bethlehem.
Local sources reported that a group of Israeli settlers attacked Akab Hashem Rashayda and Sanda Awda Rashayda while they were tending to their sheep in a land close to the “Ma’ale Amos” settlement, which is built on Palestinian-owned land.
Palestinian shepherds were physically assaulted by the settlers, resulting in injuries and bruises. The two shepherds were ultimately forced to leave the area under the threat of weapons.
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Settlers, often protected by Israeli occupation forces, have escalated their violations against shepherds in the eastern region, specifically in the villages of Kisan and Al-Rashayda.
These violations include pursuing and assaulting shepherds, preventing them from accessing grazing areas and imposing fines, as has happened to other residents of Kisan.
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