Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, briefly explained

Some settlers have for years harassed and attacked the Palestinians living there, often with impunity and occasionally with the support of Israeli soldiers. In the weeks since October 7, however, the rate of violence has significantly increased. It is already the deadliest year since the Second Intifada, and is getting bad enough for the eyes of the world to occasionally leave Gaza and look to the West Bank. 

"I continue to be alarmed about extremist settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank," President Joe Biden said in late October, comparing the attacks to "pouring gasoline on fire."…

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