Netanyahu Condemns Rising Israeli Settler Violence in the West Bank

Netanyahu condemns violence in West Bank

It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, but described the violence as the actions of a “handful of rioters.” Tensions have surged across the territory, with activists accusing settlers of acting with impunity. Much of the recent violence has taken place in the town of Qusra. Peter O’Brie...

By FRANCE24

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, drawing sharp rebukes

Recent incidents of settler violence in the West Bank have drawn international condemnation, with the latest incurring rare criticism from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Aaron Boxerman, Pranav Baskar

Backed by gov't and army, Israeli settlers gain a foothold in West Bank's Area B - Haaretz

Backed by gov't and army, Israeli settlers gain a foothold in West Bank's Area B  Haaretz

IDF, Israel Police trade blame as West Bank settler violence ramps up: 'Where was the military?'

Settlers arrived at the Palestinian villages of Kusra and Jalud on Saturday afternoon, barricading themselves inside a Palestinian home and hurling stones at locals.

"Violating Law": Netanyahu Slams Settler Attack On West Bank Village

Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday after nearly three weeks of tension in the area, drawing rare condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Inside the Israeli settler tactics driving a co-ordinated campaign to reshape the West Bank

By Hamza Hendawi