Israeli settlers seize Palestinian home in Hebron during iftar

Israeli settlers have stormed a Palestinian family’s home in Tel Rumeida, Hebron, establishing yet another illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli rights group Peace Now.

The takeover occurred while the family was away for iftar, the meal breaking their Ramadan fast. When they returned, Israeli soldiers blocked them from approaching their own home, while police refused to file their complaint.

The settlers claim to have bought the house, a claim the Palestinian family flatly denies.

“It is time to stop the absurdity that a handful of messianic settlers determine the foreign and security policy of an entire country,” Peace Now said, calling on the Israeli government to immediately remove the settlers.