Kisan, Bethlehem District: Settlers attack shepherd, pepper-spraying him

On Monday, 28 February 2022, Muhammad al-’Abayat (43) was grazing his flock in fields south of the village when three settlers suddenly arrived and pepper-sprayed him in the face. Other residents who were in the area came over, helped him get his flock back in the pen, called the police and reported the incident. Police officers who came to al-‘Abayat’s house later that day suggested he file a complaint at the police station, but he saw no point in doing so.