Hyderabad, Jan. 21 -- Israeli Defense Minister, Katzhas expressed strong opposition and condemned violence launched by illegal settlers against Palestinian residents in the occupied West Bank against Palestinians.

The condemnation follows after the settler's mob reportedly in the presence of the Israeli army stormed Sinjil northeast of Ramallah and set ablaze their houses, shops and businesses shortly after truce talks between Israel and Hamas that were initiated on January 19.

Violence also spread to Turmus Aya, where Palestinian property was damaged, and to Route 60 near al-Lubban Asharqiya, south of Nablus. The settler's mob also pelted stones at vehicles belonging to Palestinians.

The illegal settlers launched the violent attack re...