Turkey and Israel are locked in a fresh diplomatic confrontation after Ankara reportedly sought an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

The dispute centres on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sailed toward Gaza carrying hundreds of activists before Israeli forces intercepted the vessels in the Mediterranean and detained those on board.

Turkey has accused Netanyahu and others of serious crimes, while Israel has rejected the allegations and sharply attacked the Turkish government.

The wider controversy comes as Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel’s decision to close a probe into the 2024 strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.

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The occupied West Bank is witnessing a sharp rise in violence by extremist Jewish settlers, with Israeli security data cited in the report showing hundreds of attacks during the first half of 2026. Palestinians describe repeated harassment, attacks, and attempts to disrupt access to essential services.

The report also highlights a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where doctors say cancer patients are dying at significantly higher rates than before the war. With Gaza's only specialized cancer facility destroyed and thousands of patients requiring advanced treatment, access to chemotherapy and medical evacuation remains a major challenge.

This report examines the surge in West Bank settler violence, the impact on Palestinian communities, and the growing healthcare crisis facing cancer patients in Gaza.

West Bank Violence Escalates | Settler Attacks Surge as Gaza Cancer Patients Struggle for Treatment

Violence has surged once again in the occupied West Bank after Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of setting fire to two mosques and vandalizing buildings in the village of Qusra. The Israeli military says troops were deployed to the area and confirmed evidence of arson and graffiti, though the suspects had already fled.

West Bank Violence Escalates as Settlers Torch Mosques, Israel Conducts Raids | West Asia Crisis 

Violence has flared once again in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers allegedly set fire to two mosques and vandalized Palestinian property in the village of Qusra. The Israeli military says troops were deployed to search for the attackers, but the suspects had already fled. The latest unrest comes days after deadly settler attacks near Nablus that left Palestinians and Israeli security personnel dead. Israeli forces also carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting dozens of Palestinians, while clashes erupted as troops fired tear gas at protesters and journalists.

Israeli settler violence escalates in West Bank | Mosques burned, dozens arrested | West Asia Crisis

The European Union has approved sanctions targeting Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The move comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with the reported death toll from Israeli attacks rising sharply since October 2023 amid continuing conflict in the region.

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<p>Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian farm land and a warehouse on Tuesday in the Bedouin village. Several Palestinians were injured. The incident was the latest in the recent surge of violence in the West Bank during the olive harvest season. According to Times of Israel, soldiers have detained at least four suspects.</p><p>Security forces worked to disperse the [suspects] using riot dispersal means, and detained and arrested several Israeli civilians,”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scenes from the terrorist attack launched by the Israeli settler terrorist militia on the Palestinian dairy products factory Al-Juneidi, in Beit Lid, northern West Bank, yesterday. <a href="https://t.co/57bIZs08hY">pic.twitter.com/57bIZs08hY</a></p>&mdash; Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده (@RamAbdu) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamAbdu/status/1988563521613767024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"Security forces worked to disperse the [suspects] using riot dispersal means, and detained and arrested several Israeli civilians,” the IDF said.</p><p>According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, soldiers also participated in the attack, as they were mostly masked men. They tried the Palestinians, who were trying to put out the fire. However, according to Times of Israel, soldiers were attacked by the settlers following the arrest.&nbsp;</p><p>Israeli President Issac Herzog condemned the latest violence as "shocking and serious", blaming "a handful of violent and dangerous individuals".</p><h2>October recorded the highest number of settler violence</h2><p>October marks the beginning of the season for annual olive harvesting. There had been near-daily occurrences of violence. &nbsp;According to the UN humanitarian office, the number of attacks by the settlers was highest in the last month. Until last Friday, there were reports of 264 settler-related violent incidents, whether by soldiers or by civilians. Israel has built approximately 160 settlements housing 700,000 Jews, encroaching on more than 60 per cent of the land. &nbsp;These settlements are illegal under international law.&nbsp;</p><p>IDF Central Command, Major-General Avi Bluth, &nbsp;condemned the attack. He said, "The reality in which anarchist fringe youth act violently against innocent civilians and against security forces is unacceptable and is extremely serious. It must be dealt with firmly."</p><p>However, according to an Israeli rights group, Yesh Din, out of the 1,701 registered police investigations into the offences by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, 93 per cent have been closed without filing any indictment.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Israeli settlers torch Palestinian farmland in the West Bank amid olive harvest season. Violence surges as UN reports record settler-related attacks.

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian farm land and a warehouse on Tuesday in the Bedouin village. Several Palestinians were injured. The incident was the latest in the recent surge of violence in the West Bank during the olive harvest season. According to Times of Israel, soldiers have detained at least four suspects. Security forces worked to disperse the [suspects] using riot dispersal means, and detained and arrested several Israeli civilians,”

<p>Israeli settlers torch Palestinian farmland in the West Bank amid olive harvest season. Violence surges as UN reports record settler-related attacks.</p>

Israeli settlers launch arson attack in the West Bank, 4 suspects arrested

<p><i>Disclaimer: The video contains disturbing visuals; viewer discretion is advised.&nbsp;</i></p><p>Disturbing video of a masked Israeli settler attacking a Palestinian woman with a club as she tended to her olive grove in Turmus’ayya in Ramallah, West Bank has emerged. The horrific video captured by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel shows the ongoing torment that the Palestinian people face regularly.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is a video of an Israeli terrorist, also known as a &quot;settler&quot;, illegally living on stolen land, beating an indigenous Palestinian woman with a club as she tended to her olive grove.<br><br>She was later rushed to hospital.<br><br>The most brutal of Apartheids.<a href="https://t.co/OW3TIgL1I4">pic.twitter.com/OW3TIgL1I4</a></p>&mdash; Niz (@NizMhani) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizMhani/status/1980223999721484327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The 55-year-old woman, identified as Afaf Abu Alia, was repeatedly hit on the head until she was knocked unconscious. She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit after suffering from a brain haemorrhage. The video gained attention after Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Palestine, reshared it.&nbsp;</p><p>“For 2 years, the world has seen scenes like this from the West Bank. I wonder where decent Israelis are; those who protest in Tel Aviv. Hatred of Hamas is one thing, but do they not feel some obligation to act to stop their fellow citizens behaving like criminals on the loose?” wrote Francesca Albanese.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI <a href="https://twitter.com/JillFilipovic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JillFilipovic</a>—this is video of a Jew (me) being hunted by Israeli settlers. <a href="https://t.co/ttuQy7SvXi">https://t.co/ttuQy7SvXi</a> <a href="https://t.co/sR3wF1mrUc">pic.twitter.com/sR3wF1mrUc</a></p>&mdash; jasper nathaniel (@infinite_jaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/infinite_jaz/status/1980564274029187081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>US journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who is Jewish by faith, called it ‘the single worst individual act of violence I’ve seen’. As he was trying to escape the area, he was chased down by hundreds of Israeli settlers.&nbsp;</p><p>“I’m running for my life at this point ... The guy with the club was chasing me, and when I got in the car, he started clubbing it and attacking the windshield."</p><p>“Then from the car we see the woman standing there, and we honestly think he’s going to run by her, but then he clubs her, and I see her knocked unconscious with the first strike, but then he hits her again after the first strike."</p><p>The months of October and November are considered the season of olive harvesting in Palestine. It is a significant part of their culture and economy. Brutal settler attacks have been repeatedly reported during the season. &nbsp;</p><p>According to a BBC report, the IDF claimed to have arrived at the scene of the violence and dispersed the crowd. However, Nathaniel denied all these claims: "No Israeli forces showed up to the attack at any point." He said that the IDF was at the location at first, they were the ones who "lured" him and others to an "ambush".</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just going to let this one speak for itself. <a href="https://t.co/JdPUeKBoYV">pic.twitter.com/JdPUeKBoYV</a></p>&mdash; jasper nathaniel (@infinite_jaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/infinite_jaz/status/1980256847048085949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A shocking video filmed by U.S. journalist Jasper Nathaniel shows a masked Israeli settler attacking 55-year-old Afaf Abu Alia. The UN condemns the violence.

Disclaimer: The video contains disturbing visuals; viewer discretion is advised. Disturbing video of a masked Israeli settler attacking a Palestinian woman with a club as she tended to her olive grove in Turmus’ayya in Ramallah, West Bank has emerged. The horrific video captured by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel shows the ongoing torment that the Palestinian people face regularly.

<p>A shocking video filmed by U.S. journalist Jasper Nathaniel shows a masked Israeli settler attacking 55-year-old Afaf Abu Alia. The UN condemns the violence.</p>

VIDEO | Israeli settler brutally beats Palestinian woman unconscious with a club during olive harvest

US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the Gaza ceasefire. After signing a series of executive orders on his first day in office, Trump voiced doubts about whether the ceasefire deal would hold throughout all three phases. The newly sworn-in president declared that the Gaza conflict is not America's problem. Trump's remarks mark a significant departure from former President Biden’s approach.

Trump doubtful about Gaza ceasefire amid west bank settler violence | Gravitas

<p>Israeli forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of their military jeep during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday (Jun 22), a move some observers said was an attempt to&nbsp;create a human shield. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident after a video surfaced on social media and said that its forces violated protocol.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the video circulating on social media</strong></h2>

<p>A video circulating on social media, verified by news agency Reuters, shows a wounded man strapped on the hood of an Israeli military jeep as it is driven by two ambulances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Palestinian man, later identified Jenin resident Mujahed Azmi, was said to have been shot and detained following an exchange of fire as the Israeli forces believed he was involved in the gun battle.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in a statement said that the man was later transferred to medics for treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Azmi’s family told Reuters that there was an arrest raid during which he was injured and when they asked for an ambulance, the army took Mujahed, strapped him on the hood and drove off.</p>

<h2><strong>IDF says investigating soldiers involved</strong></h2>

<p>According to Israeli media reports, the IDF personnel were in the midst of an operation in the Wadi Burqin area near the city of Jenin to detain wanted Palestinians.</p>

<p>The IDF said that their soldiers violated military protocol and would launch an investigation into their actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The suspect was taken by the forces while tied on top of a vehicle,” said the Israeli military in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The conduct seen in the video is inconsistent with IDF orders and what is expected of its soldiers,” said the IDF.&nbsp;It added that the “incident is being investigated and will be dealt with accordingly.”</p>

<h2><strong>Surge of violence in West Bank</strong></h2>

<p>Since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, there has also been a surge of violence in the West Bank where Israeli forces conduct near-daily, often deadly, raids.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Violence in the West Bank, which was already on the rise before the war, also escalated due to rampages by Jewish settlers in Palestinian villages and deadly Palestinian street attacks.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the United Nations said more than 500 Palestinians, mostly children, have been killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of the war triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Israeli forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of their military jeep during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday (Jun 22), a move some observers said was an attempt to create a human shield.

Israeli forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of their military jeep during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday (Jun 22), a move some observers said was an attempt to create a human shield. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident after a video surfaced on social media and said that its forces violated protocol. About the video circulating on social media A video circulating on social media, verified by news agency Reuters, shows a wounded man strapped on the hood of an Israeli military jeep as it is driven by two ambulances. Content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. JENIN: Israeli forces tied an injured Palestinian man to the hood of their vehicle, using him as a human shield during a raid in the Occupied West Bank city. pic.twitter.com/wht3rBVuhX — Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) June 22, 2024 × The Palestinian man, later identified Jenin resident Mujahed Azmi, was said to have been shot and detained following an exchange of fire as the Israeli forces believed he was involved in the gun battle. Also Read | Israeli strikes kill at least 42 Palestinians in Gaza refugee camp: Hamas The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in a statement said that the man was later transferred to medics for treatment. Azmi’s family told Reuters that there was an arrest raid during which he was injured and when they asked for an ambulance, the army took Mujahed, strapped him on the hood and drove off. IDF says investigating soldiers involved According to Israeli media reports, the IDF personnel were in the midst of an operation in the Wadi Burqin area near the city of Jenin to detain wanted Palestinians. The IDF said that their soldiers violated military protocol and would launch an investigation into their actions. “The suspect was taken by the forces while tied on top of a vehicle,” said the Israeli military in a statement. “The conduct seen in the video is inconsistent with IDF orders and what is expected of its soldiers,” said the IDF. It added that the “incident is being investigated and will be dealt with accordingly.” Surge of violence in West Bank Since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, there has also been a surge of violence in the West Bank where Israeli forces conduct near-daily, often deadly, raids. Also Read | Red Cross says at least 22 killed after shelling near its Gaza office; IDF denies responsibility for attack Violence in the West Bank, which was already on the rise before the war, also escalated due to rampages by Jewish settlers in Palestinian villages and deadly Palestinian street attacks. Earlier this month, the United Nations said more than 500 Palestinians, mostly children, have been killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of the war triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

Human shield? Israeli forces strap wounded Palestinian on hood of military vehicle during West Bank raid

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<p>Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth&nbsp;consecutive day.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in West Bank?</strong></h2>

<p>At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the&nbsp;Israeli military,&nbsp;by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid.</p>

<p>Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin&nbsp;on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army&nbsp;in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005.

Israeli forces, on Thursday (Nov 9) killed at least 18 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, said the Hamas-run health ministry, while the raid in the city of Jenin was the deadliest one since 2005. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled from northern Gaza on Wednesday (Nov 8), said the Israeli military after it claimed to have opened an evacuation corridor to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move south for the fifth consecutive day. What happened in West Bank? At least 14 of the 18 deaths reported, following the clashes with the Israeli military, by the Palestinian health ministry took place in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. A report by AFP citing records from the United Nations said that this marked the highest West Bank death toll from a single Israeli raid since 2005. ALSO READ | PM Netanyahu refutes US claim that Israel agreed to daily 4-hour 'humanitarian pause' in war with Hamas Meanwhile, the Israeli army said its soldiers and personnel from other security agencies killed “several terrorists” with a drone strike and others in gunfights. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that they seized weapons and destroyed a “tunnel shaft containing ready-to-use explosive devices.” AFP journalists saw black smoke rising over Jenin which is said to be a militant stronghold in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) which also operates in the West Bank said one of its paramedics was shot in the back when an “ambulance was targeted” during the raid. Separately, four Palestinians were also killed by Israeli forces, claimed the Palestinian health ministry saying that the incidents took place in Balata refugee camp near Nablus, Al-Amari refugee camp near Ramallah and Beit Fajar and Dura in the southern West Bank. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas The Israeli army also said that the raid on Jenin on Thursday led to the arrests of 20 people, including two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group. Tens of thousands of people flee northern Gaza Israeli forces which have completely encircled Gaza City in recent days said they have been allowing civilians safe passage along the main route south for three or four hours each day with a growing number of people wanting to leave the besieged Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said 50,000 people had fled the north on Wednesday (Nov 8), up from 15,000 on Tuesday. The IDF, on Thursday (Nov 9) also claimed that their troops have secured a key Hamas stronghold, known as Outpost 17, in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya following a 10-hour battle. “The fighters completed the takeover of the outpost after 10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, seized many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route,” said the Israeli army in a post on X. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian militant group says ready to release two hostages from Gaza Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge at Al Shifa hospital inside Gaza City despite Israel’s orders to evacuate the area, while those sheltering in tents on hospital grounds say they have nowhere to go, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

West Bank’s Jenin witnesses deadliest Israeli Army raid, thousands flee northern Gaza

<p>A 19-year-old Palestinian student was allegedly killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town of Huwara on Friday (Oct 6) after being attacked by a Jewish settler, said the Palestinian health ministry. Later in the day, violence erupted again when dozens of people attended the Palestinian student’s funeral where they clashed with the Israeli military.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The Palestinian Ministry of Health said one of the settlers shot a 19-year-old university student Labib Dumaidi in the heart, who later succumbed to his wounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Israeli military offered a different account and said that its soldiers fired at the Palestinian after the suspect&nbsp;hurled a brick at an Israeli vehicle during clashes between dozens of settlers and residents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli forces also said that the suspect – without offering details on his victim’s identity – was struck by gunfire. A military spokesperson said they were unaware that any of the settlers had fired a weapon during the confrontations.</p>

<p>Relatives of Dumaidi, in a testimony collected by Israeli human rights group Yesh Din, said that he had sought refuge on the roof of his home and was trying to ward off settlers who were hurling rocks at their house and vandalising the family’s car when the settler shot him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the killing of Dumaidi a “heinous crime” and called for international intervention to stop armed settler militias.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who visited Huwara on Friday said Israel must take firmer action against Palestinian militants “to save lives and reinstate security,” adding that they will further develop Jewish settlements.</p>

<h2><strong>Palestinians clash with Israeli military</strong></h2>

<p>Dozens of people attended Dumaidi’s funeral under the watch of Israeli soldiers when the violence erupted once again. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, at least 51 Palestinians were wounded in clashes with the Israeli military saying that the injuries were mostly due to tear gas but also rubber-tipped bullets and three from live fire.</p>

<h2><strong>Settler violence in Huwara</strong></h2>

<p>Residents of the West Bank town said that a group of settlers – some of them carrying arms &nbsp;– set up a tent in Huwara, held prayers, and later marched through the town and began vandalising shops and cars.</p>

<p>“More than 200 settlers gathered in the middle of Huwara after midnight, shouting and dancing, some of them with covered faces,” Palestinian resident Abderrahman Dmidi told AFP.</p>

<p>He added, “They began throwing stones towards some houses, and then the young people…tried to defend their homes by throwing stones.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents also alleged that Israeli soldiers turned a blind eye to the violence that unfolded. “It’s clear that the settler militias are protected by the occupation’s soldiers,” Thaer Qawareeq, a supermarket employee, told Reuters, adding that this is the third time that settlers have damaged their supermarket.</p>

<h2><strong>Recent clashes</strong></h2>

<p>The incident comes amid a surge in settler violence across the West Bank. On Thursday (Oct 5), a suspected Palestinian gunman shot at a car in Huwara which was carrying three members of an Israeli family, who were unharmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later that day, the Israeli military tracked him down and killed him. On the same day, at least two Palestinian gunmen and five Israeli soldiers were wounded in separate clashes.</p>

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A 19-year-old Palestinian student was allegedly killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town of Huwara on Friday (Oct 6) after being attacked by a Jewish settler, said the Palestinian health ministry.

A 19-year-old Palestinian student was allegedly killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town of Huwara on Friday (Oct 6) after being attacked by a Jewish settler, said the Palestinian health ministry. Later in the day, violence erupted again when dozens of people attended the Palestinian student’s funeral where they clashed with the Israeli military. What happened? The Palestinian Ministry of Health said one of the settlers shot a 19-year-old university student Labib Dumaidi in the heart, who later succumbed to his wounds. However, the Israeli military offered a different account and said that its soldiers fired at the Palestinian after the suspect hurled a brick at an Israeli vehicle during clashes between dozens of settlers and residents. The Israeli forces also said that the suspect – without offering details on his victim’s identity – was struck by gunfire. A military spokesperson said they were unaware that any of the settlers had fired a weapon during the confrontations. Relatives of Dumaidi, in a testimony collected by Israeli human rights group Yesh Din, said that he had sought refuge on the roof of his home and was trying to ward off settlers who were hurling rocks at their house and vandalising the family’s car when the settler shot him. Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the killing of Dumaidi a “heinous crime” and called for international intervention to stop armed settler militias. Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who visited Huwara on Friday said Israel must take firmer action against Palestinian militants “to save lives and reinstate security,” adding that they will further develop Jewish settlements. Palestinians clash with Israeli military Dozens of people attended Dumaidi’s funeral under the watch of Israeli soldiers when the violence erupted once again. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, at least 51 Palestinians were wounded in clashes with the Israeli military saying that the injuries were mostly due to tear gas but also rubber-tipped bullets and three from live fire. Settler violence in Huwara Residents of the West Bank town said that a group of settlers – some of them carrying arms – set up a tent in Huwara, held prayers, and later marched through the town and began vandalising shops and cars. “More than 200 settlers gathered in the middle of Huwara after midnight, shouting and dancing, some of them with covered faces,” Palestinian resident Abderrahman Dmidi told AFP. He added, “They began throwing stones towards some houses, and then the young people…tried to defend their homes by throwing stones.” Residents also alleged that Israeli soldiers turned a blind eye to the violence that unfolded. “It’s clear that the settler militias are protected by the occupation’s soldiers,” Thaer Qawareeq, a supermarket employee, told Reuters, adding that this is the third time that settlers have damaged their supermarket. Recent clashes The incident comes amid a surge in settler violence across the West Bank. On Thursday (Oct 5), a suspected Palestinian gunman shot at a car in Huwara which was carrying three members of an Israeli family, who were unharmed. Later that day, the Israeli military tracked him down and killed him. On the same day, at least two Palestinian gunmen and five Israeli soldiers were wounded in separate clashes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager, early Friday (August 4), during a pre-dawn raid into the occupied West Bank, reported the Palestinian media and the Palestinian health ministry. This comes as tensions have remained high in the region with the Israeli army conducting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-palestinians-killed-during-israel-military-raid-in-west-bank-569806">near-nightly raids</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israel-four-injured-in-shooting-incident-in-maale-adumim-suspect-shot-dead-621429">deadly</a> Palestinian attacks on Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know about the raid?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli soldiers shot 18-year-old&nbsp;Mahmoud Abu Sa’an&nbsp;at point-blank range as they stormed the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement said that their forces retaliated at Palestinian gunmen who opened fire and hurled explosives, and other rioters throwing stones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They also said that the overnight Tulkarem raid was part of an Israeli military arrest operation where they reportedly detained five Palestinians across occupied West Bank villages, confiscated explosives and dispersed protests in a village near the city of Ramallah.</p>

<p>A report by the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local witnesses, said an Israeli soldier got out of one of the military vehicles and shot Abu Sa’an in the head while he was lying on the ground. Subsequently, the 18-year-old – who was reportedly a recent high school graduate – was rushed to the Thabet Thabet Hospital in Tulkarem where he was pronounced dead.</p>

<p>Local media reports also said that confrontations broke out between Palestinian residents and Israeli forces during the raid. The Israeli army had also stationed snipers on the rooftops of several Palestinian homes in the camp, reported Al Jazeera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group said that they had opened fire on Israeli forces and detonated several explosive devices against army vehicles. “This unarmed young man did not possess weapons and had nothing to do with any military action,” said the armed group Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.&nbsp;<br />
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Some 40,700 Palestinians are registered with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in two camps in Tulkarm. The people in the camp are Palestinian refugees or their descendants, who were forced out or fled their homes during the 1948 war. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN warns about rise in West Bank settler violence</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations, on Friday (August 4), also warned about the rise in West Bank settler attacks on Palestinian people and property with nearly 600 such incidents&nbsp;so far this year. A report by the UN humanitarian agency OCHA recorded 591 settler-related incidents in the West Bank, in the first six months of 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The “incidents” have resulted in Palestinian casualties, property damage, or both. “That’s an average of 99 incidents every month, and a 39-percent-increase compared with the monthly average of the whole of 2022, which is 71,” OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told reporters in Geneva.</p>

<p>This comes a year after the UN agency reported that the number of such incidents was the highest since the first started recording them back in 2006. According to Laerke, Palestinian Bedouin and other herding communities were particularly vulnerable. Since the beginning of last year at least 399 herders have been displaced amid settler violence.</p>

<p>“Israeli settlements are illegal under international law,” said Laerke. He added, “They deepen humanitarian needs due to their impact on livelihoods, food security and access to essential services.”</p>

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Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager, early Friday (August 4), during a pre-dawn raid into the occupied West Bank, reported the Palestinian media and the Palestinian health ministry.

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager, early Friday (August 4), during a pre-dawn raid into the occupied West Bank, reported the Palestinian media and the Palestinian health ministry. This comes as tensions have remained high in the region with the Israeli army conducting near-nightly raids and deadly Palestinian attacks on Israel. What do we know about the raid? According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli soldiers shot 18-year-old Mahmoud Abu Sa’an at point-blank range as they stormed the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem on Friday morning. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement said that their forces retaliated at Palestinian gunmen who opened fire and hurled explosives, and other rioters throwing stones. They also said that the overnight Tulkarem raid was part of an Israeli military arrest operation where they reportedly detained five Palestinians across occupied West Bank villages, confiscated explosives and dispersed protests in a village near the city of Ramallah. A report by the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local witnesses, said an Israeli soldier got out of one of the military vehicles and shot Abu Sa’an in the head while he was lying on the ground. Subsequently, the 18-year-old – who was reportedly a recent high school graduate – was rushed to the Thabet Thabet Hospital in Tulkarem where he was pronounced dead. Local media reports also said that confrontations broke out between Palestinian residents and Israeli forces during the raid. The Israeli army had also stationed snipers on the rooftops of several Palestinian homes in the camp, reported Al Jazeera. Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group said that they had opened fire on Israeli forces and detonated several explosive devices against army vehicles. “This unarmed young man did not possess weapons and had nothing to do with any military action,” said the armed group Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. Some 40,700 Palestinians are registered with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in two camps in Tulkarm. The people in the camp are Palestinian refugees or their descendants, who were forced out or fled their homes during the 1948 war. UN warns about rise in West Bank settler violence The United Nations, on Friday (August 4), also warned about the rise in West Bank settler attacks on Palestinian people and property with nearly 600 such incidents so far this year. A report by the UN humanitarian agency OCHA recorded 591 settler-related incidents in the West Bank, in the first six months of 2023. The “incidents” have resulted in Palestinian casualties, property damage, or both. “That’s an average of 99 incidents every month, and a 39-percent-increase compared with the monthly average of the whole of 2022, which is 71,” OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told reporters in Geneva. This comes a year after the UN agency reported that the number of such incidents was the highest since the first started recording them back in 2006. According to Laerke, Palestinian Bedouin and other herding communities were particularly vulnerable. Since the beginning of last year at least 399 herders have been displaced amid settler violence. “Israeli settlements are illegal under international law,” said Laerke. He added, “They deepen humanitarian needs due to their impact on livelihoods, food security and access to essential services.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Palestinian teen killed during West Bank raid by Israeli army; UN warns about rise in settler ‘incidents’

At least eight Palestinian men were killed in a fresh attack by the Israeli Army in West Bank's Jenin. It's being described as the biggest Israeli Army operation in the occupied West Bank in years. Just a few days ago three other Palestinians from Jenin lost their lives during a similar raid.

Eight Palestinians were killed in fresh raids in West Bank's Jenin

At least seven Palestinian men were killed in a fresh attack by the Israeli Army in West Bank's Jenin. It's being described as the biggest Israeli Army operation in the occupied West Bank in years. Just a few days ago three other Palestinians from Jenin lost their lives during a similar raid.

7 Palestinians were killed in fresh raids in West Bank's Jenin

<p>In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen."</p>

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<p>Price added said that one Palestinian man was killed and some 100 were injured in the attack by the Israeli settlers. The attack also damaged several homes and even other belongings such as cars.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Deadly violence grips West Bank again after gunman kills two Israelis</strong></p>

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<p>Though, he didn't identify the person. But called on Israel to take an action against the settlers behind the attack as well as those suspected in the deaths of the Israelis. "The US expects the Israeli government to ensure the accountability and legal prosecution of those reponsible for these attacks."</p>

<p>Price said that the US&nbsp;also condemns the wide-scale indiscriminate violence by settlers against Palestinian civilians following the killings. "These actions are completely unacceptable."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-israeli-troops-sent-to-west-bank-after-settler-riots-palestinians-claim-one-killed-amid-violence-566500"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hundreds of Israeli troops sent to West Bank after settler riots; Palestinians claim one killed amid violence</strong></a></p>

<p>"Accountability and justice should be pursued with equal rigour in all cases of extremist violence," he added.</p>

<p>The state department official appreciated the calls by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog for a halt to "vigilante violence."</p>

<p>The US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides identified the person as a male. In a tweet, he wrote, "I can confirm that a US citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family."</p>

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In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen.

In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen." These developments underscore the imperative to immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds. The United States will continue to work with Israelis and Palestinians and our regional partners towards restoring calm. — Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) February 27, 2023 × Price added said that one Palestinian man was killed and some 100 were injured in the attack by the Israeli settlers. The attack also damaged several homes and even other belongings such as cars. Watch | Deadly violence grips West Bank again after gunman kills two Israelis Though, he didn't identify the person. But called on Israel to take an action against the settlers behind the attack as well as those suspected in the deaths of the Israelis. "The US expects the Israeli government to ensure the accountability and legal prosecution of those reponsible for these attacks." Price said that the US also condemns the wide-scale indiscriminate violence by settlers against Palestinian civilians following the killings. "These actions are completely unacceptable." Also read | Hundreds of Israeli troops sent to West Bank after settler riots; Palestinians claim one killed amid violence "Accountability and justice should be pursued with equal rigour in all cases of extremist violence," he added. The state department official appreciated the calls by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog for a halt to "vigilante violence." The US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides identified the person as a male. In a tweet, he wrote, "I can confirm that a US citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family." Sadly, I can confirm that a U.S. citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family. — Ambassador Tom Nides (@USAmbIsrael) February 27, 2023 × (with inputs from agencies)

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Israel is on the boil again. On Thursday night, 2 rockets were fired from the Gaza strip. This comes after an Israeli raid in Jenin killed over 9 people. Is Israel heading towards another Intifada? Molly Gambhir reports.

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At least nine Palestinians were killed, including a 60-year-old woman, and 20 others wounded during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank's Jenin on Thursday.

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a 'swift action' to the killings in Israel's Synagogue attack. Following a brief car-chase, the 21-year-old assailant was later shot dead by the police.

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U.S.' Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank as tensions spike. Israel police have arrested 42 people in connection with the East Jerusalem attack in which seven people died after a Palestinian gunman opened fire outside an East Jerusalem Synagogue on Friday night. Police are calling it one of the deadliest attacks in years.

U.S.' Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank as tension spikes

Israeli troops have killed at least nine Palestinian men during a raid in the occupied West Bank territories. The Palestinian authorities have said that an old women was in fact shot by the Israeli forces during an assault.

WION Dispatch: At least 9 Palestinians killed, 20 injured in Israeli raid

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