Armed Israeli settler runs over praying Palestinian in Ramallah Submitted by Mera Aladam on Fri, 12/26/2025 - 08:50 The Israeli Army Radio reported that the suspect, who was a reservist, also shot two Palestinians in the same area An armed settler is seen running over a Palestinian who was praying by the roadside in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank (X/Screenshot) Off An armed Israeli settler deliberately ran over a Palestinian on Thursday while he was praying in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. The incident, which occurred in the village of Deir Jarir, was carried out by a suspect who is also a reserve soldier. In footage circulating online, a man is seen praying on the side of the road before the settler drives a vehicle over him. Citing medical sources, Al Jazeera reported that the unnamed young man sustained injuries and bruises that required him to be admitted to the hospital. According to a statement published by the Israeli army, occupation authorities separately received a report of a shooting committed by an Israeli citizen and reserve soldier, who was dressed in civilian clothing, in the village. The army said the shooting was carried out in "gross violation of his authority" and that, following an investigation, officials confirmed the man was also connected to the vehicle ramming. It added that the soldier's weapon was confiscated and his service terminated "due to the seriousness of the events". Israeli Army Radio reported that the man shot two Palestinians. توثيق | مستوطن وجندي بجيش الاحتلال يدهس فلسطينيا عمدا أثناء صلاته في الشارع pic.twitter.com/lLKwSODE5G — موقع عرب 48 (@arab48website) December 25, 2025 Translation: Documentation | A settler and Israeli soldier deliberately ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying on the side of the road Other cases of Israeli violence have been reported across the occupied West Bank on the same day, including in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron. Activist Osama Makhamra said a group of armed settlers wearing army uniforms detained a number of residents in Masafer Yatta and abused them, before handing over two Palestinians to the military. The two men, identified as brothers Ibrahim and Abd Mahmoud al-Adra, were arrested. Meanwhile, in Nablus, a 17-year-old boy was shot with live ammunition during a military raid in the town of Beit Furik. A number of Palestinians also suffered from suffocation as a result of tear gas inhalation during the assault. Destruction of farmland, spike in Israeli violence Settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have continued for years, often carried out with complete impunity and under the protection of Israeli forces. Since the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, the attacks have escalated, with a noticeable spike during the olive harvest season, which began in October. Israeli settlers beat sheep to death and wound Palestinian farmers in Hebron attack Read More » Over the past week alone, the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture reported the destruction of 8,000 trees in the West Bank by Israeli forces and settlers. It estimated material losses at about $7m, with farmland in the northern and central West Bank particularly affected. In addition to the trees, the report documented the destruction of agricultural infrastructure, including the demolition of 13 water wells and an agricultural room, the sabotage of irrigation networks and the theft of pumps, as well as the destruction of 82 beehives. Various cases involving abuse of livestock were also reported in the past week, including the beating to death and poisoning of sheep. Israeli forces and settlers have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians, including 217 minors, in the past two years. Occupation News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0