Three Jewish shepherds were injured on Sunday morning near Giv’at Makneh Avraham in eastern Gush Etzion after being attacked by Arabs with clubs and stones, Arutz Sheva reported.

According to nearby Jewish residents, a shepherd who went out with his flock to the grazing areas was attacked by several Palestinians from the village of Rashida.

Residents who arrived at the scene found the shepherd lying on the ground, with several Arab rioters around him. When the rioters noticed the residents, they began throwing stones at them in an attempt to prevent them from reaching the Jewish victim.

During the ensuing clash, another two Jewish teens were injured. After a struggle, the residents managed to rescue the shepherd, who was unconscious, and he was evacuated from the area together with the two teens.

IDF and police forces were deployed to the area and launched a manhunt for the suspects.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)