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Violence Erupts at Palestinian Nursery Amid Settlement Tensions

1/11/2026

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Yassin Attacked in West Bank

Masked men attacked a Palestinian nursery in the West Bank, leaving Basim Saleh Yassin, a 67-year-old deaf man, hospitalized with serious injuries.
Witnesses say the assault reflects rising violence by Israeli settlers during the olive harvest.
Israeli authorities condemned the violence and have taken limited action.
Israel's government is advancing plans for West Bank settlements, seen by many as illegal under international law and harmful to a Palestinian state.

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Israel Intensifies Assault

The Israeli military actions in Gaza have intensified, breaching the October ceasefire with Hamas.
Casualties include four people in Zeitoun and an 11-year-old girl in Jabalia.
A seven-day-old infant died from extreme cold amid shortages caused by the blockade.
Israel revoked licenses for 37 aid groups, jeopardizing essential services.
Gaza Civil Defence warns of a catastrophe due to inadequate shelter and material shortages.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance. Despite initial hopes, ongoing Israeli settlement expansion and violence have undermined the accords, complicating the path to a viable Palestinian state and threatening regional stability, particularly as tensions rise during events like the olive harvest.

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Yassin Attacked in West Bank

Masked men attacked a Palestinian nursery in the West Bank, leaving Basim Saleh Yassin, a 67-year-old deaf man, hospitalized with serious injuries.
Witnesses say the assault reflects rising violence by Israeli settlers during the olive harvest.
Israeli authorities condemned the violence and have taken limited action.
Israel's government is advancing plans for West Bank settlements, seen by many as illegal under international law and harmful to a Palestinian state.

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