Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian homes in the village of Al-Maniya, southeast of Bethlehem, on Friday, injuring an elderly woman, Wafa news agency reported, citing local officials.
Ahmad Kawazba, head of the Al-Maniya village council said that settlers attacked homes belonging to the Sawarka family along the bypass road near the Al-Maniya roundabout south of the village.
The attack left an elderly resident, with a fractured right arm. Medics transferred her to Beit Jala Governmental Hospital for treatment.
Kawazba said the settlers also tried to attack homes belonging to the Jabarin family in the al-Qarn area, but residents confronted them and prevented them from approaching.
Residents of Al-Maniya have reported an increase in settler attacks in recent months, including attempted vehicle-ramming attacks, arson targeting homes and cars, and harassment of shepherds to prevent them from accessing grazing land and property.
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