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Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land

Al Jazeera Sunday 09 August 2026, 01:43 UTC 1 min read
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Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports that with elections looming, Israel’s right-wing government has an incentive to keep settlers happy, with their votes crucial to its re-election. Published On 9 Aug 2026

Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports that with elections looming, Israel’s right-wing government has an incentive to keep settlers happy, with their votes crucial to its re-election. Published On 9 Aug 2026
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