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Palestinian stone-thrower injures Israelis, triggers major West Bank raid

7/27/2026

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Palestinian Stone Attack

A Palestinian man threw stones at Israeli men, seized a weapon and injured them near Susiya Junction, Hebron Hills, on July 26, 2026.
The report highlights a rise in settler attacks and arson, leaving dozens of Palestinians injured and spreading fear in West Bank villages.
Video posted showed settlers setting fire to a Palestinian house, while residents contained the blaze.
Israeli military announced a West Bank operation, canceling troops’ leave, adding battalions and approving 104 settlements.

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Palestinian Weapon Theft

A Palestinian man threw stones at Israeli men, stole a weapon and injured them near Susiya Junction in the Hebron Hills on July 26, 2026.
The settlement community pledged to expand colonies, and Mount Hebron Council head Eliram Azulay urged a broad security operation in response.
Security forces arrested four suspects, with one surrendering to the Civil Administration.
Duvdevan Unit commandos raided Yatta, capturing another terrorist linked to the weapon theft.

Center

Palestinian Weapon Grab

A Palestinian man threw stones at Israeli soldiers, seized a weapon and injured them near Susiya Junction in Hebron Hills on July 26, 2026.
The Israeli Defense Forces emphasized its response, reporting recovery of the weapon, arrests of over 70 suspects, and a deployment rise to 26 battalions.
The Etzion Brigade opened an inquiry after video showed an IDF soldier damaging three Palestinian cars.

Blindspot

Israeli Army Radio said at least 30 settler attacks occurred in the occupied territories since Friday, a 63 % rise in early 2026, and local video showed settlers setting fire to a Palestinian house near Susiya.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

Baruch Goldstein’s Feb 25 1994 shooting in Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs killed 29 Palestinians and triggered tighter Israeli restrictions and a split city under the 1997 Hebron Agreement, leaving the Israeli Defense Forces tasked with protecting settlers in H2. Decades later, in July 2026 a Palestinian seized an Israeli weapon near Susiya Junction, prompting the IDF to deploy 26 battalions and arrest more than 70 suspects.

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Palestinian Stone Attack

A Palestinian man threw stones at Israeli men, seized a weapon and injured them near Susiya Junction, Hebron Hills, on July 26, 2026.
The report highlights a rise in settler attacks and arson, leaving dozens of Palestinians injured and spreading fear in West Bank villages.
Video posted showed settlers setting fire to a Palestinian house, while residents contained the blaze.
Israeli military announced a West Bank operation, canceling troops’ leave, adding battalions and approving 104 settlements.

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