Sky News Daily Inside settler violence in the West Bank
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Aug 12, 2025 In this discussion, Stuart Ramsay, Sky's chief correspondent with extensive experience in conflict zones, shares insights from his time in the West Bank. He reveals the harsh realities faced by Palestinians as settlers, claiming divine rights to the land, forcibly occupy homes. Stuart recounts personal stories, including one man who returned to find his house taken over. The conversation explores the role of the Israeli Defense Forces and the law's intersection with these complex land disputes, painting a vivid picture of escalating tension and daily struggles.
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Area Classifications Losing Meaning
- The West Bank remains fragmented into Areas A, B and C but Israel exerts control across them, especially since Oct 7.
- Stuart Ramsay reports the IDF now operates widely, rendering those historic designations effectively meaningless.
Settlers' Religious Claim And Settlement Growth
- Settlers believe the West Bank is divinely promised land and assert a right to settle and take over hilltops and farmland.
- Ramsay notes settlements grow from caravans into gated, heavily armed towns often with nearby IDF presence.
IDF Protection Tilts Toward Settlers
- Settler violence is often armed and the IDF frequently provides protection or facilitation rather than protecting Palestinian rights.
- Ramsay and witnesses describe Palestinians treated as second-class citizens under these security operations.