Why Israel has done so little to rein in spiraling settler violence against Palestinians
Summary
Israeli settlers in the West Bank have increased violence against Palestinians, especially in villages like Qusra where residents fear for their safety. The Israeli military has not fully removed these settlers, and the situation reflects a long-term government-supported effort to control the area and prevent a Palestinian state.Key Facts
- Palestinian residents in Qusra village stay indoors due to threats from Israeli settlers.
- The Israeli military has not cleared settlers from the area despite strong capabilities elsewhere.
- The U.S., which funds Israel’s military, criticized the settlers, with Ambassador Mike Huckabee calling them “terrorists.”
- Israel’s defense minister called the settlers “radical misfits” who live on hilltops.
- Over 150 Israeli settlements housing more than 500,000 Jewish settlers exist in the West Bank.
- These settlements often include full suburban-style services like apartments, shops, and parks.
- Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, and east Jerusalem in the 1967 war; Palestinians want these for a future state.
- Israeli government policy, especially under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, supports expanding settlements to maintain control over the region.
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