Israeli settlers rage through Palestinian town, marking the latest 'nationalistically motivated' attack in the region
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Israeli settlers in a convoy of cars rampaged through a Palestinian town in the West Bank near Nablus on Monday evening, marking the latest in a string of violent incidents involving settlers in recent months.
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.
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