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Israeli Settler Violence Injures Nine Amid Rising Tensions

3/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Israeli settlers launched violence in the West Bank, injuring nine in Deir Al Hat and attacking schools in Huwara.
The violence followed the death of Israeli settler Yehuda Sherman in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle.
Human rights groups condemned the violence as "settler terror."
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, called it a terrorist attack.
The Israeli military has faced criticism for inaction against settler violence amid Iran-war tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Second Intifada began in September 2000, following Ariel Sharon's controversial visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, igniting widespread violence that resulted in over 4,000 Palestinian and 1,000 Israeli deaths by 2005. This conflict stemmed from decades of unresolved issues, including Israeli occupation and settlement policies, which continue to fuel tensions and violence, as seen in recent attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

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Story summary

Israeli settlers launched violence in the West Bank, injuring nine in Deir Al Hat and attacking schools in Huwara.
The violence followed the death of Israeli settler Yehuda Sherman in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle.
Human rights groups condemned the violence as "settler terror."
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, called it a terrorist attack.
The Israeli military has faced criticism for inaction against settler violence amid Iran-war tensions.

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