Israeli settlers have assaulted a Palestinian man while he was driving near the al-Auja Spring area north of the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank.

Local sources told the Wafa news agency that settlers had intercepted the resident’s vehicle, physically attacked him, and pepper-sprayed him in the face.

The sources added that the assault occurred under the protection of Israeli soldiers, who did not intervene.

The al-Auja Spring area has been the site of recurring attacks by settlers against Palestinian residents.