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U.S. Support Fuels Israeli Settler Violence in Hebron

5/4/2025

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Activist Issa Amro reveals that U.S. backing during the Trump era has emboldened Israeli settlers, leading to increased harassment in Hebron. With over 700,000 settlers encroaching on Palestinian lands, rights groups label Israel's actions as apartheid. Documented by Louis Theroux, the escalating tensions have sparked urgent calls from international bodies to end the occupation.

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Activist Issa Amro reveals that U.S. backing during the Trump era has emboldened Israeli settlers, leading to increased harassment in Hebron. With over 700,000 settlers encroaching on Palestinian lands, rights groups label Israel's actions as apartheid. Documented by Louis Theroux, the escalating tensions have sparked urgent calls from international bodies to end the occupation.