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Masked Settlers Assault Palestinian Farmers; UN Condemns Violence

10/23/2025

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Story summary

On October 19, 2025, masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, assaulting a 55-year-old woman named Afaf Abu Alia with clubs.
Journalist Jasper Nathaniel filmed the incident and criticized U.S. media for not covering it.
Nathaniel claimed the Israeli Defense Forces facilitated the violence by leaving the scene.
The United Nations condemned the attack.
The IDF stated it responded to the incident after receiving reports.

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Story summary

On October 19, 2025, masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, assaulting a 55-year-old woman named Afaf Abu Alia with clubs.
Journalist Jasper Nathaniel filmed the incident and criticized U.S. media for not covering it.
Nathaniel claimed the Israeli Defense Forces facilitated the violence by leaving the scene.
The United Nations condemned the attack.
The IDF stated it responded to the incident after receiving reports.