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Haaretz Podcast

With all eyes on Gaza, West Bank Palestinians are facing unprecedented violence

Nov 27, 2023
While attention is on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank face unprecedented violence. Settler violence has increased, resulting in mass arrests and Palestinian villages evacuating. Olive harvest season is fraught with threats and attacks from settlers. The blurring of lines between military, authorities, and settlers has caused confusion and violence. The escalating violence in the West Bank has led to increased IDF raids and destruction of infrastructure. The Biden administration's response, settler violence, and the legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority are also discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Palestinians in the West Bank are facing unprecedented violence and restrictions on their daily life, including mass arrests, increased settler violence, and threats to their livelihoods.
  • The detentions and mistreatment of Gazan workers highlights the challenges they face and the consequences of the war on their safety and well-being.

Deep dives

Significance of the War in Gaza and Israel's Northern Border

The focus during the war in Gaza and Israel's northern border has led to less attention on the West Bank. However, this does not mean that developments in the West Bank should be ignored. There have been numerous worrying trends in the West Bank that are inextricably linked to the outcomes of the war and the fate of both Israelis and Palestinians. These developments include the high number of Palestinian casualties, mass arrests, increased settler violence, restrictions on movement, and targeting of olive harvesters. The situation in the West Bank has been significantly affected by the war, with Palestinians facing immense difficulties and threats to their livelihoods.

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