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Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians, Rights Groups Sound Alarm

1/7/2026

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On January 4, 2026, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian residents in the al-Hamma area of the northern Jordan Valley, threatening violence and trying to force families from their homes.
A Palestinian child was shot near Bethlehem.
Livestock were killed.
Local activist Osama Makhamra said colonizers tried to steal sheep from a resident.
Rights groups warn the violence aims to pressure Palestinians to leave, enabling further colonial expansion.

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Story summary

On January 4, 2026, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian residents in the al-Hamma area of the northern Jordan Valley, threatening violence and trying to force families from their homes.
A Palestinian child was shot near Bethlehem.
Livestock were killed.
Local activist Osama Makhamra said colonizers tried to steal sheep from a resident.
Rights groups warn the violence aims to pressure Palestinians to leave, enabling further colonial expansion.