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defense-news14 days ago•9 min saved

Palestinian death after West Bank clash with ultra-Orthodox settlers prompts probe

Palestinian fatalities occurred after ultra-Orthodox West Bank settlers entered a village without IDF approval and clashed with residents; a civilian security coordinator fired first into the air and then at Palestinians, killing an 18-year-old and wounding another teen (Palestinian sources say the wounded teen died later). A home reportedly burned by settlers wounded a Palestinian; the IDF and police opened an investigation, and the settlers had entered without military clearance.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #idf #palestinian-casualties

world1 month ago•3 min saved

US Lawmaker Claims Israeli Army Helped Detain Him Amid West Bank Visit

US Representative Ro Khanna says he and his group were detained by armed Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit and that the Israeli army sided with the settlers, calling the incident a “huge mistake.” The episode highlights rising settler violence in the occupied territory and ongoing US debate over aid to Israel, with Khanna and others pushing to end or curb funding. Israel says troops intervened after settlers blocked vehicles near Khirbet Zanuta; Khanna described the detainment as targeted and noted the attackers were armed with US-made rifles.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-west-bank #ro-khanna #settlers

world5 months ago•8 min saved

West Bank violence surges as Gaza aid tightens amid Iran war

Amid Eid al-Fitr and a widening Iran-related conflict, West Bank Palestinians face intensified settler violence, home demolitions, and land seizures alongside road closures and movement restrictions, with symbolic police actions at Al-Aqsa. In Gaza, aid flows are severely restricted, hospitals face shortages, and casualties mount, with about 680 Palestinians killed there since the October ceasefire.

via Al Jazeera|

#gaza-crossing-rafah #humanitarian-aid #israeli-settlers

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Tensions escalate as Israeli settlers and troops face Palestinian casualties in West Bank

A 16-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank after a funeral, amid escalating violence and increased settler attacks since October 2023. The incident follows the killing of another Palestinian teen by Israeli forces, with tensions high due to ongoing military operations and settlement disputes. The US calls for stability and opposes annexation, while Israel disputes the legality of settlements and continues military actions in the region.

via Reuters|

#israeli-military #israeli-settler #palestinian-teenager

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Rising Violence in West Bank as Israeli Settler Attacks Escalate

Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, injuring four Palestinians and damaging property, including a major dairy factory. The violence has surged since the Gaza war, with international bodies and Israeli officials condemning the incidents, though settler violence often goes unpunished. The Israeli president condemned the recent attacks, calling for decisive action, amid broader concerns of impunity and rising violence in the region.

via The Guardian|

#israeli-settlers #palestinian-villages #settler-attacks

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians During Olive Harvest

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and activists in the West Bank, beating them with clubs during the olive harvest season, with videos capturing the violence. The UN reports a surge in settler violence, with over 150 attacks in the first week of harvest, amid ongoing tensions and clashes in the region.

via AP News|

#israeli-settlers #olive-harvest #palestinian-farmers

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Footage Shows Palestinian Activist Shot and Killed by Israeli Settler

A video released by B’Tselem shows Israeli settler Yinon Levi shooting and killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen during a confrontation in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing settler violence and impunity in the region.

via NBC News|

#human-rights #israeli-settler-shooting #palestinian-activist

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Palestinian-American Killed in West Bank Arson Attack by Settlers

A Palestinian-American man, Khamis Ayyad, died from smoke inhalation after settlers set fires to homes and vehicles in Silwad, West Bank, amid increased violence and attacks by settlers and Israeli forces in the region, following escalations related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

via CBS News|

#israel-palestine-conflict #palestinian-american-death #settler-violence

world1 year ago•7 min saved

UK and US Shifts on Palestinian Statehood Spark International Tensions

The article discusses the complex situation in the West Bank, highlighting Israeli settlement expansion, Palestinian resistance, and the potential impact of Britain's plan to recognize Palestine at the UN, with many Palestinians feeling it's too late for such gestures amid ongoing violence and settlement growth.

via BBC|

#israel-settlements #middle-east-conflict #palestinian-state-recognition

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Palestinian Activist Killed in West Bank Clashes Sparks Calls for US Sanctions

Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian community leader and collaborator on the documentary 'No Other Land,' was shot and killed by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the West Bank, amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region. The incident has drawn international attention and condemnation, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its impact on Palestinian communities.

via Los Angeles Times|

#awdah-hathaleen #israeli-settler #no-other-land

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Palestinian Activist Featured in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank

Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist involved in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing violence and settler aggression in the region. The incident, captured on video, involved a settler firing into a crowd after a confrontation over land and water issues in Umm al-Khair. Hathaleen's death underscores the persistent lack of accountability for settler violence amid escalating tensions in the occupied territories.

via The Guardian|

#israeli-settlers #no-other-land #palestinian-activist

world1 year ago•6 min saved

Escalating Violence and Impunity in the West Bank

The article highlights the ongoing violence and impunity faced by Palestinians in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers often commit acts of violence against Palestinians and soldiers without repercussions, exposing a system of ethnonationalist segregation and policy of territorial expansion that has persisted for decades.

via Haaretz|

#ethnonationalism #impunity #israeli-settlers

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers for Aggression Against Palestinians

The UK has imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing human rights abuses and illegal behavior. The Foreign Office called on Israel to take stronger action to end settler violence, as tensions have escalated since the Gaza war. The move follows US sanctions on Israeli settlers and reflects growing international impatience with the situation. Israel has expressed dissatisfaction with the sanctions, asserting that it takes action against law-breakers, but the UK continues to call for accountability and a halt to settlement expansion.

via BBC.com|

#international-pressure #international-relations #israeli-settlers

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Administration Sanctions Israeli Settlers for West Bank Violence"

US President Joe Biden has approved sanctions on four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing "intolerable levels" of violence. The sanctions block the individuals from accessing US property and assets. The move comes amid escalating violence in the West Bank since Hamas' attack on Israel in October. The US administration's rare step targeting Israelis reflects a deepening public rift between the US and Israel, as the two leaders have disagreed on the idea of creating an independent Palestinian state.

via BBC.com|

#international-relations #israeli-settlers #palestinian-conflict

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Amid West Bank Violence"

The US has imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinian communities in the West Bank, freezing their assets and restricting financial dealings with them. The move comes amid pressure on President Biden over his support for Israel's actions in Gaza. The White House also announced a decree to penalize perpetrators of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, drawing a response from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Critics argue that the sanctions are insufficient and call for stricter measures to ensure accountability.

via Al Jazeera English|

#biden-administration #international-relations #israeli-palestinian-conflict