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Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh in the West Bank, affirming his commitment to do everything possible to defend the Christian presence in the region. His visit underscores efforts to support the local Christian community.
The Israeli military has closed the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, citing settler attacks as the reason for the closure.
The United States and the United Nations have strongly condemned the escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian homes and communities in the West Bank, particularly in Qusra. Reports describe settlers besieging homes and forcing evacuations, with the US ambassador calling the actions 'terror'.
Hezbollah is reportedly using fiber-optic guided FPV drones against Israel, which are difficult to jam or detect. Attacks in Taybeh have highlighted vulnerabilities in Israel's electronic defense systems.
The Israeli army has declared Taybeh, the last fully Christian village in the occupied West Bank, a closed military zone, prohibiting entry for Israelis, foreign nationals, and journalists, according to a Palestinian journalist.