Judea and Samaria District Police is investigating a confrontation over the weekend between Israeli settlers from Yitzhar and Palestinians from the nearby village of Asira al-Qibliya.

Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem on Sunday released video footage that shows Palestinians hurling stones at the settlers who respond by firing live rounds. Israel Defense Forces soldiers witnessed the entire incident, but did nothing.

The soldiers ultimately fire tear gas to disperse the Palestinians.



According to reports, one Palestinian was shot in the head. The video footage was transferred to Judea and Samaria District Police, which launched an investigation into the incident.

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit issued a statement about the incident, saying, "After [the clash] was reported to us, security forces arrived at the scene to separate the sides. Shots were fired during the incident, and the brigade commander is investigating the matter. At first glance, it appears the video does not present the entire event."