Israeli settlers today attacked three Palestinian brothers, from the town of Silwad to the east of Ramallah and destroyed their vehicle while they were present in the nearby town of Deir Jarir, said a local official.
Mayor of Silwad, Raed Hamed, told WAFA that settlers severally beat up Yousif Ahmad Ayyad while he was surveying land in Deir Jerir town, and stole a survey device worth 40,000 Shekels from him.
His two brothers, who were identified as Mohammed and Abdel-Aziz, reportedly rushed to the scene to help their brother and were also attacked by the settlers.
Settlers further smashed the glass windows of the car before fleeing the scene.
The three brothers were transferred to hospital to receive treatment for the cuts and bruises they sustained in the attack.
Settler violence against Palestinians and their property is routine in the West Bank and is rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.
Source: Palestine News & Information Agency