Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, and other Middle East news. From AP. Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in towns across the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest Friday, setting fire to cars and trees. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked the palace compound used by the country’s internationally recognized government, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen others. Report with video and photos is HERE; click HERE for it in Spanish. Other AP Middle East coverage is HERE.