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Israeli president calls Qusra settler attack 'stain on Israel's face'

Israeli president calls Qusra settler attack 'stain on Israel's face' Israeli President Isaac Herzog joined prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in condemning settler violence in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, saying it was unlawful. He said the attack was “a stain on Israel’s face” that demanded “firm and decisive action” against those responsible. Netanyahu also “strongly condemned the…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in condemning a recent settler attack in the West Bank village of Qusra, calling it "a stain on Israel’s face" and demanding firm action against those responsible. The attack, which also targeted the village of Jalud, has been described as unlawful and a grave injustice to the law-abiding Jewish community.

Both leaders have condemned the "criminal acts of violence" committed by a small group of rioters, emphasizing that these actions violate the law, hinder the IDF's mission, and damage Israel's international standing.

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