Reports of more attacks by settlers on Palestinian villages near Nablus. The settlers say it is the 'price tag' for the army demolition a small number of structures recently. There have still been no arrests of any of the criminals has taken place. Settlers are allowed to terrorise Palestinians at will with total impunity
A group of extremist settlers set fire to a Palestinian home near Nablus Monday night, Palestinian media sources reported.
According to the Ma'an News Agency, the groups threw Molotov cocktails at houses in Huwara village, near Nablus, which set fire to one home. Although firefighters managed to control the blaze, two children were inside sleeping and had to be hospitalized. Palestinian cars around Nablus were also attacked, according to officials.
Settlers have recently been incensed by the demolition of small numbers of buildings in settlement outposts near Nablus. Since 2008, many have pursued a 'price tag' policy whereby local Palestinian communities 'pay a price' for any attempt by the army to reign in expanding outposts. Often the 'price' takes the form of graffiti or damage to property, although sometimes it involves greater levels of violence. more
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