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Israeli Settlers Displace 120 Palestinians Amid Escalating Violence

6/5/2025

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In a troubling escalation of violence, Israeli settlers have forcibly displaced 120 Palestinians in Maghayer ad Deir and demolished homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp. Since October 2023, tensions have surged, marked by the desecration of Al Aqsa Mosque. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has quietly greenlit 22 new settlements, tightening its grip on the West Bank despite global outcry.

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In a troubling escalation of violence, Israeli settlers have forcibly displaced 120 Palestinians in Maghayer ad Deir and demolished homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp. Since October 2023, tensions have surged, marked by the desecration of Al Aqsa Mosque. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has quietly greenlit 22 new settlements, tightening its grip on the West Bank despite global outcry.