An Israeli settlers ran over a flock of sheep on Thursday while herding in open fields south of Hebron, according to local sources.

They said that the settler ran with his car over the sheep owned by Ismail Daamin killing few.

Raising sheep and herding is the only source of income for many Palestinian families in the south of Hebron.

Meanwhile, and according to the same sources, Israeli forces raided a number of homes in the southern area of the city of Hebron and ransacked them while conducting a search of the homes.

Residents reported heavy damage to their homes and furniture.