Jerusalem – Palestinians hurling stones on Sunday at Jewish settlers’ cars in the West Bank lightly injured a 4-year-old Israeli boy, the Israeli military said.
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The incident took place in a settlement area near the West Bank city of Bethlehem. The boy was taken to hospital, and Israeli troops later combed the area for suspects.
Earlier Sunday, Israeli police arrested five Israelis, including four minors, suspected of planning to attack Palestinians in Jerusalem.
The five had collected rocks in a Jerusalem park and were caught carrying two knives, said police spokeswoman Luba Samri. She said they previously participated in activities of the extremist Jewish group Lehava.
The arrests came as Israelis celebrate the weeklong Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Religion of peace.
Peace of the grave.
Treat stone throwing as a felony. Deny benefits to those who perpetrate terrorist attacks.
How about the first step in dealing with these savages is banning face masks? These cowards are big shots until they’re caught….