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Escalating Settler Violence in West Bank Sparks Outrage

12/4/2025

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On December 4, 2025, in the West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, throwing rocks and setting vehicles ablaze.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and border police responded, reporting an 18-year-old Palestinian man beaten and others assaulted.
Settler violence has risen, with 752 incidents recorded in 2025.
Critics say government, perceived as the most right-wing in history, has not addressed these attacks, while the IDF condemns violence and searches for perpetrators.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, in the West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, throwing rocks and setting vehicles ablaze.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and border police responded, reporting an 18-year-old Palestinian man beaten and others assaulted.
Settler violence has risen, with 752 incidents recorded in 2025.
Critics say government, perceived as the most right-wing in history, has not addressed these attacks, while the IDF condemns violence and searches for perpetrators.