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Israeli Settlers Rampage Through West Bank Villages in Arson Attacks
In a shocking escalation, Israeli settlers launched coordinated overnight assaults on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, torching homes, vehicles, and farmland. The raids—described by locals as “pogrom-like”—have displaced dozens and drawn global condemnation.
Wave of Violence Targets Nablus-Region Villages
Eyewitnesses reported armed settlers, some backed by Israeli soldiers, attacking Huwara, Burin, and Asira al-Qibliya near Nablus. Social media footage showed flames engulfing buildings as families fled.
“They came with guns and Molotovs, burning everything. Soldiers let it happen,” said Huwara resident Ahmed Samara.
Damage toll:
– 15+ homes destroyed
– 30+ vehicles burned
– Multiple injuries, including severe burns
Settler Violence Hits Record Highs
UN data reveals a 120% spike in settler attacks since the Israel-Hamas war began, with 1,200+ incidents since October 7. Far-right settler groups, linked to Israeli government factions, increasingly use violence to expand illegal settlements—a breach of international law. Rights groups accuse Israel of systemic impunity.
International Condemnation Grows
- Palestinian Authority: Calls attacks “state terrorism,” demands intervention.
- U.S. State Department: Labels violence “unacceptable,” urges accountability.
- Amnesty International: Demands sanctions, warns of “ethnic cleansing.”
West Bank Families Face Forced Displacement
“We have nowhere to go. They’re erasing us,” said Asira al-Qibliya mother Fatima Hassan. Analysts warn of widening unrest as Israel’s far-right government shields settlers.
Global Response Stalls
While Europe weighs arms embargoes, U.S. inaction limits pressure. Palestinians brace for further violence amid international inaction.
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