occupy East Jerusalem – Israeli authorities have released all suspects arrested following a rampage by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank on Sunday night that left one Palestinian dead, hundreds injured and Palestinian homes and property destroyed.
Israeli police told the Times of Israel that six suspects were released on Monday and another two were placed under house arrest on Tuesday. No other settlers are believed to have been arrested.
The Israeli government has been heavily criticized for its response to the attacks in several villages near Nablus, in which some 400 settlers took part.
Settlers committed shootings, arson and beating Palestinians with metal bars and stones, according to Palestinian media reports. About 390 Palestinians were injured, the majority from tear gas and smoke inhalation.
The Palestinian Authority said at least 30 Palestinian houses and more than…
