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Israeli President Condemns Settler Violence Amid Gaza Crisis

11/14/2025

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Herzog Condemns Violence

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned recent settler violence in the West Bank as shocking and serious.
The remarks followed attacks by masked settlers on Palestinian villages, including arson and clashes with soldiers.
Military leaders echoed Herzog's sentiments, saying the violence must be addressed because it distracts from security operations.
UNICEF warned of shortages in baby formula and vaccination supplies in Gaza, highlighting humanitarian challenges.

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Ma’ala Dies, Violence Escalates

Ayssam Ma’ala, 13, in the West Bank, died after inhaling tear gas during an olive harvest on October 11.
The violence has surged since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, with 264 settler attacks in October.
Afaf Abu Alia was beaten unconscious while harvesting olives.
Activists and journalists have faced violence.
Israeli military leaders lament the lack of accountability for settlers, and the government restricts law enforcement powers.

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Herzog Condemns Violence

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned recent settler violence in the West Bank as shocking and serious.
The remarks followed attacks by masked settlers on Palestinian villages, including arson and clashes with soldiers.
Military leaders echoed Herzog's sentiments, saying the violence must be addressed because it distracts from security operations.
UNICEF warned of shortages in baby formula and vaccination supplies in Gaza, highlighting humanitarian challenges.

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