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Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank

Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank

Summary

Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. These attacks are organized and sometimes supported by the state, matching the definition of pogroms, which means violent attacks on a minority group.

Key Facts

  • Israeli settlers have carried out attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.
  • These attacks are more than random fights; they are organized.
  • Sometimes, these attacks have support from the state.
  • The term "pogrom" refers to planned attacks on a minority group.
  • The situation is taking place in the area called the occupied West Bank.
  • Al Jazeera’s Zeina Al Qawasmi explains why these attacks should be called pogroms, not just clashes or riots.
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