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conflict2 years ago•14 min saved

Escalating Settler Violence in West Bank Sparks Mass Exodus

Israeli settlers, often supported by soldiers, have been carrying out a violent campaign against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, particularly in the Hebron region. Settlers have burned homes, stolen livestock, blocked roads, and vandalized property, forcing hundreds of Palestinians, including women and children, to flee their homes. Some settlers have even worn army uniforms during their attacks. The violence has resulted in the complete evacuation of several communities, with their lands seized by settlers. The situation has escalated since Israel declared war on Gaza, with settlers taking advantage of the chaos to further their ambitions of eliminating Palestinians from Area C.

via +972 Magazine|

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conflictpolitics2 years ago•9 min saved

Escalating Violence: Israeli Settlers and Soldiers Target West Bank Palestinians

Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power, with at least 11 Palestinian communities abandoned this year. The United Nations has recorded 222 settler attacks against Palestinians in the past month, resulting in deaths and injuries. The violence is part of a broader effort by radical settler activists to depopulate rural Palestinian areas and accelerate demographic change in the West Bank. The Israeli government has been criticized for its complicity in these attacks, with Israeli forces often accompanying or supporting the settlers. The situation has led to a surge in militancy in the West Bank, causing fear and displacement among Palestinian communities.

via The Washington Post|

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conflictsecurity2 years ago•4 min saved

Escalating Settler Violence in West Bank Sparks International Concern

The Shin Bet security service has warned the Israeli government about the potential for an eruption of violence in the West Bank due to an increase in settler violence and clashes with Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The US and EU have also expressed concerns about the situation. Israeli decision-makers are urging far-right ministers to take responsibility and calm things down, but these ministers have defended acts of settler violence in the past. Human rights activists report that Palestinian communities are being forcibly transferred due to settler violence, and there have been over 100 incidents of settler violence and harassment against Palestinians since the start of the Gaza war. The international community, including the US and France, has condemned the settler attacks and called for accountability. US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli authorities to prevent further incidents of settler violence, fearing it could exacerbate the current conflict in Gaza.

via The Times of Israel|

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