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Ben-Gvir and Zamir Clash Over West Bank Violence

3/20/2026

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Ben-Gvir Disputes Violence

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir clashed over nationalist crime in West Bank at a meeting amid disputes over illegal outposts.
Zamir reported a rise in violence, including attacks on Arabs and IDF soldiers.
Ben-Gvir criticized operations, calling the enforcement approach too broad.
Separately, Israeli settlers allegedly assaulted a Palestinian man in Humsah, with the Israeli military investigating and indictments remaining rare.

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Settlers Assault Victim

Israeli settlers allegedly assaulted Qusai Abu al-Kebash in Khirbet Humsa, West Bank, using violence including sexual assault to intimidate.
Abu al-Kebash said he was bound, beaten, and paraded through his village, with witnesses including foreign activists corroborating his account.
Israeli authorities are investigating; the IDF has condemned the violence and is working to remove illegal outposts, while incidents rise amid increased West Bank military activity.

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Ben-Gvir Disputes Violence

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir clashed over nationalist crime in West Bank at a meeting amid disputes over illegal outposts.
Zamir reported a rise in violence, including attacks on Arabs and IDF soldiers.
Ben-Gvir criticized operations, calling the enforcement approach too broad.
Separately, Israeli settlers allegedly assaulted a Palestinian man in Humsah, with the Israeli military investigating and indictments remaining rare.

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