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Masked Attack on Activists Sparks Outrage in Israel

2/28/2026

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Israeli Activists Attacked

On February 27, 2026, masked Israelis attacked Palestinian and Israeli activists from Looking the Occupation in the Eye in Qusra, West Bank.
The Israeli Defense Forces condemned the violence as undermining security.
Two activists were hospitalized with serious injuries.
The Israeli police launched an investigation.
President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident, saying it contradicts Israeli values as settler violence remains common and activists provide protective presence in vulnerable Palestinian communities.

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Amnesty Critiques Inaction

On February 26, 2026, Amnesty International criticized the international community for inaction on Israel's West Bank violations, saying annexation is irreversible.
The report notes a significant rise in illegal settlements and state-backed violence since October 2023.
Israeli forces conducted raids in ad-Dhahiriya and Sinjil, causing property damage and assaults.
The United Nations documented over 3,700 settler attacks in 2025.
Israel's security cabinet approved measures to expand its control.

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Historical Context

Since Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza, tensions have escalated, particularly in the West Bank, where settler violence surged. In 2025, over 3,700 settler attacks were reported, reflecting ongoing conflict. The February 2026 assault on activists in Qusra prompted condemnation from President Isaac Herzog, while Amnesty International criticized international inaction regarding annexation and Palestinian rights, highlighting the deepening crisis.

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Israeli Activists Attacked

On February 27, 2026, masked Israelis attacked Palestinian and Israeli activists from Looking the Occupation in the Eye in Qusra, West Bank.
The Israeli Defense Forces condemned the violence as undermining security.
Two activists were hospitalized with serious injuries.
The Israeli police launched an investigation.
President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident, saying it contradicts Israeli values as settler violence remains common and activists provide protective presence in vulnerable Palestinian communities.

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