West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers storm Islamic shrine in Nablus village
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Settlers entered an Islamic shrine in the village of Aura near Nablus, the Ma'an news agency reported. The raid on the religious site occurred amid ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank, where such intrusions have become routine.
The shrine is among several Palestinian Islamic sites that have faced settler incursions in recent years. Israeli settlers have repeatedly targeted religious and cultural landmarks across the territory, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and international observers. Aura lies in an area where Palestinian residents have documented repeated disturbances by settlers from nearby outposts.
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