On Tuesday 15th January, a group of Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the village of Tqou\', east of Bethlehem, injuring many, according to an official. the Mayor of Tqou\', Tayseer Abu Mfrah, told Palestinian official news network WAFA that farmers were surprised to find a mobile home and several animal barns set by settlers in their land. The settlers, protected by soldiers, attacked the farmers in an attempt to force them leave their own land. Confrontations launched between the soldiers and farmers and several Palestinians were injured. Forces also fired tear gas and acoustic bombs at the farmers causing several suffocation cases among them.