Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
Summary
Israeli military actions and attacks by Israeli settlers have injured at least 19 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Reports say these incidents have increased since October 2023, with many Palestinians affected by settler violence and military raids.Key Facts
- Israeli forces shot and injured three Palestinians near East Jerusalem by the separation wall.
- Eleven Palestinians, including children, were treated for tear gas inhalation during raids in the northern West Bank.
- Settlers and Israeli soldiers beat and injured several Palestinians in areas south of Hebron and Jenin.
- Two Palestinians were killed in separate attacks by settlers and the Israeli army.
- Families in Qusra have been surrounded by settlers and Israeli forces for two weeks, with concerns of forced displacement.
- Around 780,000 Israeli settlers live in 192 settlements and 400 outposts across the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- The United Nations recorded over 1,330 settler-related attacks in the West Bank from January to July 2024, the highest rate in 20 years.
- A UN commission reported Israeli authorities often fail to stop settler attacks and sometimes support them through military protection and resources.
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