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International Concern Grows Over Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank

Former French and British diplomats, along with Jewish activists, are urging international action against escalating Israeli settler violence and policies in the West Bank, which they describe as 'ethnic cleansing.' This comes as Israeli forces arrested a mayor and other Palestinians in the West Bank, with some reportedly beaten.

22 Aug, 08:00 — 22 Aug, 14:50
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le-mondeHigh2d ago

'France and the UK should act together to uphold international law in Palestine': An open letter by former French and British ambassadors

In response to Israel's policy of occupation and destruction, around one hundred former representatives of France and the United Kingdom urge their governments to act through a series of sanctions aimed at safeguarding the rule of law.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2d ago

Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers

Jewish activists provide a ‘protective presence’ to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.

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cbcHigh2d ago

Israeli settler blockades part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

A Palestinian-American has returned to his home in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra to protect it from Israeli settlers, amid a surge in attacks and settlement expansion.

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France 24High2d ago

102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing'

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

By FRANCE24

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national-postMostly Factual2d ago

Raymond J. de Souza: The growing problem of settler violence in the West Bank

Prominent former Israeli leaders and security officials have condemned the violence, but the Netanyahu government refuses to take action

By Father Raymond J. de Souza

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