State of the World from NPR Israeli Control Transforms West Bank
Nov 10, 2025
Carrie Kahn, an NPR reporter known for her on-the-ground reporting, discusses the stark changes in the West Bank post-2023. She reveals how Israeli military and settler control have intensified, leading to alarming rates of violence and property damage against Palestinians. Kahn highlights the economic collapse in the region, exacerbated by rising casualties and unemployment. Interviews with both settlers and Palestinians showcase perspectives on the conflict, as settlement expansion continues to fragment Palestinian statehood and community.
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Village Attack Disrupts Daily Life
- Aisha Talib describes masked settlers smashing windows and spraying irritant gas in her village near Hebron.
- Her husband filmed attackers and says their lives changed as they can no longer farm or leave home.
Violence Coincides With Economic Collapse
- Since 2023 the U.N. registered nearly 3,000 settler attacks and over 1,000 Palestinians killed in the West Bank.
- Those figures correlate with tightened movement, revoked work permits, and a 17% economic contraction.
Farmer Loses Work And Livestock
- Talib Niman stopped working after Israel revoked Palestinian work permits and reduced his flock from nearly 300 to about 60 sheep.
- He says he culled animals for food as unemployment topped 34 percent in the West Bank.