Israeli settlers 'kill' 16 sheep in Occupied West Bank

Sixteen sheep owned by Palestinian herders were killed after Israeli settlers allegedly poisoned their drinking water in Hebron, located in the occupied West Bank, according to local reports.

The incident has sparked outrage in the area, highlighting ongoing tensions between Palestinian residents and settlers.

The poisoned water source was discovered after the animals began to show signs of sudden illness and subsequently died.

Local authorities and rights groups have condemned the act, describing it as part of a pattern of harassment and violence aimed at displacing Palestinian communities from their lands. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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Hebron, a flashpoint city in the West Bank, has long been a site of conflict, with frequent confrontations between settlers and Palestinian residents.

The latest incident adds to growing concerns over settler violence and its impact on Palestinian livelihoods.