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Israeli Forces Teargas Schoolchildren Amid Settler Violence

4/13/2026

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Israeli forces fired teargas at Palestinian schoolchildren during a sit-in in Umm al-Khair in the West Bank after settlers blocked access.
The incident occurred on the first day of classes since the Iran war began.
The director of education for the area said settlers are restricting access to schools.
The region has seen increased settler violence since the Iran war began.

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Story summary

Israeli forces fired teargas at Palestinian schoolchildren during a sit-in in Umm al-Khair in the West Bank after settlers blocked access.
The incident occurred on the first day of classes since the Iran war began.
The director of education for the area said settlers are restricting access to schools.
The region has seen increased settler violence since the Iran war began.