‘We’re here to stay’: West Bank Palestinians defy Israeli attacks
Summary
In the West Bank village of at-Tuwani, Palestinian residents faced a violent attack by masked Israeli settlers who set fire to buildings and threw petrol bombs. The local community resisted the attack, but fear remains as such raids are part of ongoing tensions and pressures faced by Palestinians in the area.Key Facts
- At-Tuwani is a small Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank with about 200 residents.
- On July 18, 30 to 40 masked Israeli settlers attacked the village, setting fire to a factory, mosque, homes, and vehicles.
- A pregnant woman from the village miscarried after the attack due to stress and danger.
- Villagers worked together to stop the settlers and put out fires, but no one slept peacefully afterward.
- The attack is seen as part of a pattern of violence, land confiscation, and forced displacement targeting Palestinians in the region.
- The West Bank area, including at-Tuwani, is under full Israeli military control, making it difficult for Palestinians to obtain building permits.
- Human rights groups say Israeli settlers often act with impunity because of military protection and lack of legal consequences.
- The region is near Firing Zone 918, a military training area declared by Israel, which restricts Palestinian activity and housing.
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