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IDF Dismantles Terror Cell Amid Rising Settler Violence

12/25/2025

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IDF Home Demolition

IDF demolished the home of Malek Ibrahim Salem, the terrorist behind the Gush Etzion junction attack that killed Shalev Zevuloni.
IDF soldiers arrested four members of a terrorist cell in Jayyus, West Bank.
Five Israeli settlers allegedly slaughtered sheep and assaulted residents at a Palestinian shepherd's home.
A Christmas tree was burned at a church in Jenin.
The IDF reported over 752 incidents of settler violence this year.

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IDF Raids Intensify

Israeli soldiers shot at a car near the Awarta checkpoint, injuring one occupant and causing the vehicle to overturn.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported the incident, noting ongoing tensions in the area.
Separately, the Israeli military conducted raids across West Bank towns, arresting five people in Qalqiyya and 22 in Dura, Al-Tabaqa, and the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, intensifying tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Second Intifada began in 2000, escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians and resulting in over 1,000 fatalities. This period marked a significant deterioration in relations, with ongoing issues like home demolitions and settler violence perpetuating cycles of retaliation. The conflict's long-term effects include deepened divisions and a complex struggle for peace, complicating future negotiations in the region.

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IDF Home Demolition

IDF demolished the home of Malek Ibrahim Salem, the terrorist behind the Gush Etzion junction attack that killed Shalev Zevuloni.
IDF soldiers arrested four members of a terrorist cell in Jayyus, West Bank.
Five Israeli settlers allegedly slaughtered sheep and assaulted residents at a Palestinian shepherd's home.
A Christmas tree was burned at a church in Jenin.
The IDF reported over 752 incidents of settler violence this year.

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