In just two sentences, my friend Shany Mor (@ShMMor) captures the utter cluelessness of so much supposedly "learned" discourse about Israel's strategic predicament in both Gaza and the West Bank: "Israel can neither continue to occupy the West Bank nor consider withdrawing from #Israel #Gaza #WestBank #IL #PS
Israel is conducting a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in the West Bank — Harsh accusations from PM Ehud Olmert against government and defense establishment: "After years of restraint, I have no choice but to make them" https://t.co/Fz2q4vvOb4 #Israel #WestBank #EthnicCleansing #IL
Then let's start with this question: ▶️ How else should Israel protect its population? What would be a concrete, immediately implementable alternative? - Immediate halt to settlement construction in the West Bank as a signal that Israel genuinely wants a two-state solution. (translated)
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Jiljilya, causing extensive damage and leaving behind graffiti that included the word revenge, amidst rising violence in the region and renewed calls for accountability and protection of religious sites from Palestinian leaders. #WestBank #IsraeliSettlers #ReligiousViolence
Oha: "Hamas co-founder in West Bank released without charge after 2.5 years in Israeli jail" (translated)
Good exchange with 🇵🇸 Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. We discussed the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank which continues to be very worrying. I reiterated our deep concern over the escalating violence in the West Bank and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. https://t.co/Ed1aqf9DUz #Gaza #WestBank #HumanRights #PS #IL
Good exchange today with 🇵🇸 Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. We discussed the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank which continues to be very worrying. I reiterated our deep concern over the escalating violence in the West Bank and the worsening humanitarian situation in https://t.co/L5UDsES6oA #Gaza #WestBank #HumanitarianCrisis #PS
There are alarming reports of settler violence coming from the occupied West Bank: the demolition of homes, relentless expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, ongoing displacement of Palestinians, the threat of an attempted annexation that would – like the decades-long #WestBank #Palestine #IsraeliSettlements #IL #PS
Government press conference today: Naive questions about fiber optic expansion, extreme wealth inequality, humanitarian aid in Gaza, ethnic cleansing policies in the West Bank, and AI in speeches by government members. (translated)
The UN investigation into settler terrorism against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank found that violence has increased by 130% over three years. In dozens of cases, IDF soldiers were present at the attacks. In many instances, they even participated in the violence themselves. (translated)
The UK, Australia, Canada, France, and Norway have imposed sanctions on networks facilitating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, following a surge in attacks since the escalation of the Gaza conflict, while Israel has denounced these measures as politically motivated. #SettlerViolence #WestBankSanctions #PalestinianRights
#NOSjournaal liegt weer. Israel begon niet met beschietingen van Beiruth. Hezbollah begon met het verbreken van het-staakt-het-vuren. Daarnaast is de WestBank niet bezet. Er wonen al 3000 jaar Joden; je kunt je eigen land niet bezetten! Jullie bedrijven je eigen politiek! #Israël #Hezbollah #Westbank
How many errors: a general in Lebanon, another newborn in the West Bank, a tent of displaced people in Gaza... How much longer will it take for you to call them what they deserve? (translated)
A funeral was held for seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abu Haikal in Hebron after he was shot dead by an Israeli soldier while traveling with his family, which has raised widespread outrage as the Israeli military admitted the family was uninvolved civilians and expressed regret over the incident, despite the father dismissing it as insufficient. #WestBank #IsraeliViolence #PalestinianCivilians
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby named Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank, with his parents also injured during the incident that the Israeli Defense Forces described as a response to perceived threats, while the family believed they were simply stopping their vehicle due to the presence of military personnel. #WestBank #PalestinianCrisis #IsraeliPalestinianConflict
Stop the further destruction in the West Bank and stop the settlers' violence. Draw consequences and finally decide on effective measures. (translated)
