West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers seize eight Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli settlers forcibly took control of eight Palestinian homes in Jericho, the UN reported, displacing dozens of residents from the area. According to Al Jazeera English, the settlers allegedly used live ammunition and beat Palestinians during the operation, prompting families to flee for their safety.
The incident marks another episode in the long-running conflict over land and settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Jericho, located in the West Bank, has been a flashpoint for settler expansion and Palestinian displacement.
