West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers intensify attacks across West Bank and Jerusalem
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Settler militias escalated assaults on West Bank towns and villages over the past 24 hours, Shehab Wire reported. The surge coincided with calls from "Temple Mount groups" for widespread incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Hebrew New Year, with the attacks occurring amid reported protective measures from security forces.
The escalation targeted multiple Palestinian population centers across the occupied territory. Hebrew New Year observances this week have historically prompted increased settler activity and restrictions on Palestinian movement in Jerusalem and surrounding areas. Israeli security forces have maintained heavy deployment throughout the region during the holiday period.
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