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West Bank Clash Kills 4 Palestinians, 2 Soldiers

7/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

On July 24 2026, the Israeli military killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers in the village of Tell.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said security forces must act freely against terrorism and urged more troops in the West Bank.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for demolition of Tell, Iraq Burin and Beit Furik, likening them to refugee camps.
Settlers torched homes and an olive field in Faraata, injuring eight Palestinians, six with gunshot wounds.

History

Historical Context

After a wave that killed more than 135 Israelis, Defense Minister Ariel Sharon launched Operation Defensive Shield (29 March–10 May 2002), a West Bank offensive that razed villages to stop suicide bombings. The punitive demolitions and heavy force established a pattern echoed today in Tell attacks ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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Story summary

On July 24 2026, the Israeli military killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers in the village of Tell.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said security forces must act freely against terrorism and urged more troops in the West Bank.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for demolition of Tell, Iraq Burin and Beit Furik, likening them to refugee camps.
Settlers torched homes and an olive field in Faraata, injuring eight Palestinians, six with gunshot wounds.

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