Arabs Violently Attack Settlers in Binyamin

Dozens of Arabs and anarchists attacked residents of a farm near the access road to the Air Force base in Har Hatzor early Friday morning. Arabs reportedly threw stones at settlers, while anarchists blocked the road with rocks. Later in the day, around 100 Arabs from the village of Mukhmas were seen throwing stones at Jewish residents near the same area. Two settlers sustained head injuries. Authorities have not yet reported any arrests.

The violent incidents escalated on Shabbat, when groups of Arabs from the village of Malach, accompanied by Israeli and foreign anarchists, reportedly stormed grazing lands near Kochav Hashachar under the cover of olive harvesting. Some attackers were armed with clubs, leading to confrontations as Arabs threw stones and anarchists blocked access routes to delay security forces. Eyewitnesses reported delays in the arrival of security personnel, during which the attacks intensified.

Shockingly, even after security forces reached the site, they initially allowed the Arab attackers and left-wing anarchists to remain in the area. Only after significant delay were orders issued from higher authorities to remove them.

Among the anarchists identified at the scene were well-known left-wing activists, including Yonatan Polak, who is currently facing incitement charges for calling on activists to “join the children throwing Molotov cocktails and stones,” and Eran Maoz, recently arrested during a pro-Gaza demonstration in Umm al-Fahm. Both were filmed placing rocks on the road.

Later in the afternoon, more than 100 Arabs from Mukhmas attacked settlers near a Jewish settlement adjacent to the village. Attackers were recorded throwing stones, some carrying clubs, and some wearing masks. Two residents were treated by Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah volunteers for head injuries. Authorities have yet to report any suspects taken into custody.