Sixteen sheep belonging to Palestinian herders were killed after Israeli settlers allegedly poisoned their drinking water in Hebron, a city in the occupied West Bank, according to local reports.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage, fueling tensions between Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers in the region. The poisoned water source was discovered after the animals began to show signs of sudden illness before ultimately dying.
Local authorities, along with human rights organizations, have condemned the act, describing it as part of a broader pattern of harassment and violence aimed at displacing Palestinian communities from their lands. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.
Hebron, a key flashpoint city in the West Bank, has been the site of ongoing conflict, with frequent clashes between settlers and Palestinian residents. This latest act of alleged settler violence has heightened concerns about the growing impact of such incidents on Palestinian livelihoods.
