Mona Saleh, a grieving mother-in-law from the West Bank, accused Israeli authorities of taking advantage of the focus on the Gaza war to intensify efforts to colonize Palestinian territory. Her family has faced fear and discrimination from settlers, with her son-in-law being killed while tending to their farmland. The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson declined to comment on Saleh’s claims, instead blaming Hamas for violence in the West Bank. Palestinian civilians have been targeted in attacks, displacing many and leading to a rise in deaths in the region. The UN reports that more Palestinians have been killed by Israelis than vice versa. Yehuda HaKohen, an Israeli settler, defends the presence of settlements as reclaiming ancestral land, despite legal challenges. The UN has condemned Israeli occupation of the West Bank, demanding its end. In Burqa, a town surrounded by settlements, residents face increased attacks and restrictions on movement. The mayor accuses the Israeli army of enabling settler violence and worsening tensions in the region. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, with no resolution in sight.
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Amidst Gaza’s Crisis, Palestinians Observe a Land Seizure in the West Bank
