Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Residents and Foreign Activists in Abu Falah
Dozens of extremist Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian residents and international volunteers near the West Bank village of Abu Falah on July 3, 2026. The assailants reportedly threw stones and used pepper spray to prevent Palestinians from accessing their agricultural lands. Palestinian health officials reported multiple injuries among locals and activists. The incident coincided with an Israeli military dispersal of a separate protest in Bethlehem against the establishment of an illegal settlement outpost, leading to further injuries and arrests.