Israeli settlers throw stones at young children and internationals in Hebron

Israeli settlers throw stones at young children and internationals
in Hebron

On Wednesday the 11th of March [2009], a number of Hebron Israeli settlers pelted Palestinian children (aged 4 to 8 years) and two international activists with stones.

The incident took place during a settler-organized dancing event close to Avraham Avinu Settlement, presumably as part of Purim festivities. The settlers became aware of the Palestinian children and internationals, who were watching from a near-by roof, and proceeded to hurl stones from the car-parking lot below, despite calls of “Stop”.

The Israeli soldiers on guard at a military post within 30 meters surveyed the disturbance but provided no assistance.