Rioting Palestinians Attack Israeli Shepherds, Four Injured

Jerusalem, 26 november, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Four Israelis were injured when dozens of rioting Palestinians attacked shepherds in the Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Palestinians from the village of Rasheida attacked the shepherds from Givat Makana Avraham at a grazing area near Maale Amos, throwing stones and beating the shepherds with clubs. Israelis who rushed to assist were also assaulted. Two vehicles were damaged during the melee.

Responding police and Soldiers used riot-dispersal measures but made no arrests as the crowd swelled.

One flock of sheep was stolen during the riot and has not been returned.

One shepherd was hospitalized with serious injuries.