22 Nov 2019 | 05:52 PM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Settler violence reported near Nablus November 22
Israeli settlers set fire to cars in the West Bank November 22; similar incidents possible over the near term
Event
Israeli settlers reportedly attacked five villages near Nablus (West Bank) overnight between Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22. According to local officials, the settlers set fire to five cars and vandalized more than 20 others. Police have launched an investigation into the attacks and additional security is being deployed to the affected areas.
Similar incidents are possible in the West Bank over the near term.
Advice
Individuals in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.
Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.
