‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank
Summary
Two Palestinians were shot dead in the West Bank town of Deir Jarir during raids by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Local residents said settlers took their livestock, and that the Israeli military worked with settlers in these violent actions, which have increased recently.Key Facts
- Two Palestinian men were killed and another wounded in raids by Israeli settlers with support from soldiers.
- The settlers claimed they were searching for stolen livestock but ended up taking sheep by force.
- Palestinians described frequent settler attacks with backing from Israeli security forces.
- A video showed a settler, protected by soldiers, leading a sheep from a Palestinian house.
- Since October 7, 2023, seven people have been killed in the village amid rising tensions.
- Nearby Israeli settlements and military bases appear to share resources and coordinate actions.
- Human rights groups say the violence and military backing promote ethnic cleansing in the area.
- Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for killing Palestinians in the West Bank in the current decade.
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