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Israeli President Condemns West Bank Settler Violence Amid International Pressure

4/2/2026

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Following the death of 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman, violence rose in the West Bank as settler riots erupted.
Diaspora Jews urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to intervene against settler violence.
Herzog condemned the violence, citing harm to security and standing.
Herzog's response came amid international pressure, including from the United States.
A CNN crew detention incident led to removal of the involved reserve battalion from the West Bank.

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Following the death of 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman, violence rose in the West Bank as settler riots erupted.
Diaspora Jews urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to intervene against settler violence.
Herzog condemned the violence, citing harm to security and standing.
Herzog's response came amid international pressure, including from the United States.
A CNN crew detention incident led to removal of the involved reserve battalion from the West Bank.