clash--my potato

"A group of settlers from the Yitzhar area clashed Tuesday morning with Palestinians living in the West Bank village of Ein Abus. Palestinians reported that the settlers had fired at a shepherd's brother, who sustained light wounds and was evacuated to hospital by the Red Crescent. They also said the settlers had slaughtered 10 sheep." Notice the language. When armed settlers attack Palestinian civilians, it is called a "clash." And when Israeli terrorist soldiers attack unarmed Palestinians, it is also called "a clash." (thanks Sarah)