Israel’s Defense Minister condemned the settlers’ behavior and promised to take action, though Palestinians say they are skeptical of Israel’s willingness to carry through those pledges.
The group of settlers, who according to local reports were celebrating the release from prison of a man convicted of assaulting Palestinians, threw rocks through windows of businesses and vehicles, injuring at least one person.
“Last night a march of settlers came from Zaatara towards Huwwara driving their cars. They attacked houses, shops and cars,” Huwwara’s mayor, Mueen Al Dmeidi, told CNN.
The Israeli…
