For Palestinians, being an Israeli citizen doesn't mean you're safe from settlers

Israeli settlers have been raiding Palestinian villages and historic sites in the West Bank. According to Middle East Eye, dozens of settlers raided the village of Awarta, south of Nablus, and the area surrounding al-Uzair shrine, performing Jewish rituals at Islamic shrines and attacking Palestinians who approached the site. They also raided an Ottoman-era tunnel east of Bal'a town, east of Tulkarm, where they performed Jewish prayers and raised Israeli flags.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that Israeli settler violence in the West Bank has made everyday life for Palestinians "untenable". People Daily Kenya reported that over 100 militant settlers overwhelmed Israeli security forces in the West Bank village of Jalud, attacking a Palestinian family trying to reclaim their homes that had been seized by settlers. Three Israeli security officials were injured, and houses were set on fire.

Haaretz noted that the concept of "settler" often refers to an Israeli living beyond the Green Line, but recent events have exposed a deeper political mentality and method. Israeli politicians, including President Isaac Herzog and Gadi Eisenkot, have condemned the attacks, with Eisenkot calling for action to halt a "campaign of terror and violence".

Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, Middle East Eye, People Daily Kenya — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.