Dozens of settlers, protected by Israeli occupation forces, stormed Joseph Tomb in the eastern region of Nablus, occupied West Bank.

Local sources reported that a number of occupation patrols stormed the eastern area of the city. They were deployed in the vicinity of JosephTomb, as well as in the suburb overlooking the tomb in preparation for its invasion by settlers.

Violent confrontations broke out, during which stun and tear gas grenades were fired. Also, the occupation forces arrested a boy after assaulting him and attempting to run over him with a military vehicle.