Reasons Israel has done little to rein in increasing settler violence against Palestinians - AP News
Palestinians in Qusra sheltered indoors for days as settlers threatened them, while Israel’s military reportedly failed to fully clear the area.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:46 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:46 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence”
Analysis: Israel’s government cannot distance itself from West Bank settler violence.
Key points
- Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian households in Qusra, south of Nablus, for days.
- Government spokesperson calls the settlers’ actions deplorable and vows investigations.
- Analysts claim the army cannot stop the siege, which includes cutting water and electricity.
- Experts argue state actors, not just settlers, enable ongoing displacement and land seizures.
- Observers warn escalating violence ahead of Israel’s October election and potential coalition shifts.
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“Why Israel has done so little to rein in spiraling settler violence against Palestinians - AP News”
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6 6 Reasons Israel has done little to rein in increasing settler violence against Palestinians - AP News
Palestinians in Qusra sheltered indoors for days as settlers threatened them, while Israel’s military reportedly failed to fully clear the area.