Around 20 Palestinians were injured early Friday when illegal Israeli settlers attacked the village of Khillet al-Daba in the southern occupied West Bank, Anadolu reported, citing local sources.

Osama al-Makhmara, a Palestinian activist, said dozens of settlers stormed the Masafer Yatta community southeast of Hebron, assaulting residents with sticks and knives. Victims included elderly people, children, and a three‑month‑old infant. Nine were hospitalized with injuries ranging from fractures to stab wounds.

Khillet al-Daba has faced repeated settler and military raids aimed at displacing its residents. On May 5, Israeli forces demolished 25 homes, agricultural structures, and water wells, citing “unlicensed construction.” The village is under a 2022 Israeli court demolition order, which would clear 3,000 dunams for military use.

According to the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission, August alone saw 1,613 violations against Palestinians in the West Bank. Since October 7, 2023, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed there.

The International Court of Justice last year deemed Israel’s occupation illegal, urging the evacuation of all settlements.