As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers

NYT World Friday 14 August 2026, 20:21 UTC By David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon 1 min read

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Israeli soldiers standing in front of the entrance of a Palestinian house besieged by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra on Friday.

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