All articles tagged with #settlers
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Haaretz
The West Bank is experiencing unprecedented violence with Israeli settler militias, backed by soldiers, attacking Palestinian communities through lynch mobs, arson, and slaughter of livestock, leading to increased tensions and suffering among Palestinians.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Haaretz
The article discusses the ongoing violence and land dispossession in Aqraba, highlighting the role of Israeli settlers, the IDF, and the Israeli government in the conflict, with criticism of international responses and acknowledgment of journalist Gideon Levy's reporting on these issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Haaretz
A Palestinian shepherding community near Ramallah was threatened and ordered to leave by Israeli soldiers after weeks of harassment and threats from settlers, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts in the West Bank.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
An investigation into the fire at the 1,500-year-old Church of St. George in Taybeh, West Bank, suggests that claims of extremist settlers setting the fire may be inaccurate, as evidence points to local Jewish residents fighting the flames, but the perpetrators remain unidentified.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Haaretz
Residents of a West Bank village were forced out after settlers established a nearby outpost, amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region, highlighting the complex and contentious Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Violence erupted in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clashed with military forces, setting fire to a security site amid rising tensions and attacks on Palestinians, with hard-right extremists involved in the confrontations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Haaretz
Dozens of Israeli settlers attempted to break into a West Bank IDF base, setting fire and vandalizing a security site amid protests over the shooting of a teenager, leading to violence and widespread reactions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Haaretz
Clashes in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians by Israeli forces, amid reports of settler violence against Palestinian villagers, including property destruction and arson, sparking international concern and debate over justice and security in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
Seventeen vehicles were set on fire in the Palestinian city of El Bireh, near Ramallah, by masked assailants believed to be Jewish settlers. The attackers also spray-painted "For Judea and Samaria – War" near the scene. Israeli authorities, including the police, Shin Bet, and IDF, have launched an investigation into the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
The once-condemned radical settler attacks on Palestinians have become increasingly routine, yet Israelis are failing to respond, normalizing the violence and failing to flinch at the lethal actions of these extremists.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
Archaeologists studying obsidian blades on Rapa Nui have found plant material suggesting that early settlers from the island visited South America and returned, possibly multiple times. Analysis of the plant material revealed the presence of South American crops such as cassava, sweet potato, and achira, as well as Tahitian apple and breadfruit, which do not naturally grow on Rapa Nui. This discovery supports the idea that the settlers made voyages to South America and brought back food that was then cultivated on the island.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
Israel is concerned that more Western countries will join the US, UK, and France in imposing sanctions on violent West Bank settlers, potentially leading to sanctions against Israeli soldiers and leaders if the government fails to enforce the law against the settlers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
France will ban 28 Israeli settlers from entering the country due to accusations of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing increased violence by settlers against the Palestinian population. The United States and Britain have also imposed sanctions on several settlers, and the European Union's foreign policy chief has proposed similar measures. The French foreign ministry emphasized that colonization is illegal under international law and must stop for the creation of a viable Palestinian state.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
The US has announced plans to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank, marking a significant shift in its policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This move is likely to strain relations between the US and Israel, as it targets individuals involved in the expansion of settlements in the occupied territory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
In the West Bank town of Huwara, tensions are high as Palestinian residents face restrictions and violence from Israeli forces and settlers. A roadblock placed by the Israeli Defense Forces has turned the town into a ghost town, leading to growing anger and a sense of impending explosion. The presence of Israeli settlers and soldiers has fueled resentment, with a history of violent clashes and inflammatory statements from right-wing politicians further exacerbating the situation.