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Jewish activists injured by settlers in West Bank mission
A group of approximately 30 Israeli activists, many of whom are religious Jews, were violently expelled by settlers in Jannatah, near Bethlehem, while attempting to protect a Palestinian family in the West Bank.
The activists, including Ziva Sharp, traveled to the area to build a protective fence around the home of the Faraj family and clear road obstacles. The Faraj family has faced increasing pressure from extremists, including the death of Mohammed Faraj during settler clashes in March.
During the confrontation, at least five activists were injured as settlers used stones and pepper spray. The group also reported that their vehicles were vandalized, with smashed windows and punctured tires. The activists stated their mission is driven by a humanistic interpretation of Jewish religious texts to provide compassion and justice.
Entities
Faraj family · Jannatah · Kochav Yehuda · West Bank · Ziva Sharp
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Settlers placed a prefabricated home on the Faraj family's private land. www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com · www.france24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Activists traveled to Jannatah to build a protective fence around the Faraj family home. www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com · www.france24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] No arrests have been made regarding the killing of Mohammed Faraj in March. www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com · www.france24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ziva Sharp stated her motivation for activism is a humanistic and non-violent commitment to Judaism. www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com · www.france24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] At least five activists were injured during a violent expulsion by settlers on Tuesday. www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com · www.france24.com