Bethlehem: Israeli colonists, under the protection of Israeli forces, attacked Palestinian shepherds near the entrance to the village of al-Rashaida, east of Bethlehem, on Saturday evening, according to local officials.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Bakr Rashaida, head of the al-Rashaida Village Council, reported that the colonists opened fire at the shepherds. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
Rashaida further noted that the colonists attempted to steal several sheep, but local residents intervened and successfully thwarted the theft. In a subsequent act, the colonists rammed Rashaida's vehicle, resulting in material damage.