During a hike in memory of Benyahu Melat: Israelis vandalized a Palestinian cemetery

Clashes erupted today near Nablus after a group of Israelis entered the area of the village of Tel, where Benyahu Melat was murdered, and continued toward Nablus. Palestinians threw stones and one fired into the air; no injuries were reported. Meanwhile, Israelis vandalized a Palestinian cemetery. The IDF dispersed the gathering and evacuated the civilians, and later stones were also thrown at the forces, who responded by firing at a central instigator.

Clashes erupted today (Friday) near Nablus, after a group of Israelis entered the area of the village of Tel in Samaria, the site where Benyahu Melat was murdered, and continued toward the outskirts of Nablus. According to the IDF, Palestinians threw stones at the Israelis, and one of them fired into the air. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, according to a report by IDF forces, several Israeli civilians vandalized a cemetery in the area. IDF forces, which had been deployed in advance, were rushed to the scene, dispersed the gathering, and worked to evacuate the civilians from the Nablus area. Later, stones were also thrown at IDF forces, who responded with suspect arrest procedures, including firing at a central instigator. The IDF emphasized that entering Area A is prohibited by law and dangerous, and that the forces are prepared to prevent further friction incidents.