Israeli settlers rob and ransack Palestinian homes near Bethlehem

Israeli settlers on Wednesday ransacked and robbed Palestinian homes near Bethlehem, Wafa news agency reported. 

A group of settlers attacked the homes of Nassar Rashaida and his sons and stole their belongings, including solar panels and protective roof panels in Wadi Ubayyan, near Kisan village, local sources told Wafa. 

Settlers had told the family to leave voluntarily or they would be forcefully evicted. Such actions are illegal under international law. 

The settlers then proceeded to destroy and vandalise the homes.