West Bank settlers besieging Palestinian homes hand Israel's army a humiliation

Failing to drive out a handful of so-called 'hilltop youth,' Israel's military turned instead against their Palestinian victims. The government fears that the radical settlers will draw criticism from Washington over more ambitious settlement plans.

Six days in a row • Settlers return to West Bank outpost besieging two Palestinian-owned homes  Haaretz

Failing to drive out a handful of so-called 'hilltop youth,' Israel's military turned instead against their Palestinian victims. The government fears that the radical settlers will draw criticism from Washington over more ambitious settlement plans.