At least four activists from the Israeli-Palestinian anti-occupation group Ta'ayush were attacked Saturday in the South Hebron Hills. The activists were documenting illegal construction in the unauthorized Jewish outpost of Mitzpe Yair.

According to the Israeli police, settlers are suspected of the attack and an investigation is accordingly being opened. Four activists were evacuated to Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, suffering from bruised ribs, arms and ankles, and have since been released from the hospital.