Furious Jewish settlers attack Palestinians

ISRAELI police using stun grenades evicted Jewish settlers from a disputed house in Hebron yesterday, prompting mobs to go on a rampage and attack Palestinians in the volatile West Bank city.

Furious settlers fired shots, hurled rocks, set fire to Palestinian homes and fields, and clashed with security forces following the eviction carried out by about 100 officers.

Relatives said three Palestinians suffered gunshot wounds and were evacuated by helicopter, while police said five civilians and two policemen were injured during the eviction itself. Medics said there were further injuries during ensuing clashes.