The Briefing Life for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Oct 24, 2025
Ed Pryor of the Norwegian Refugee Council provides a harrowing account of life for Palestinians, detailing settler violence and severe displacement in the West Bank. Anita Riello analyzes Zoran Mamdani's impressive rise in the NYC mayoral race and his unique appeal to voters. Viola Yao shares insights on Art Taipei's theme celebrating cultural diversity, while Josh Fenert and Alexa Self discuss the highlights from Monocle's November issue, touching on longevity, creativity, and European politics.
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Settler Violence Threatens West Bank Stability
- Settler violence across the West Bank has surged and operates with near-impunity, threatening Palestinian communities.
- Ed Pryor warns that lasting peace in Gaza is unlikely without addressing West Bank abuses and legal enforcement.
Displacement Rises While Global Attention Shifts
- More than 30,000 Palestinians were displaced from northern West Bank refugee camps and violence there is underreported due to Gaza coverage.
- Ed Pryor stresses a real risk of the West Bank erupting into wider conflict if impunity continues.
Rush And Alusha: Water Cut To Force Flight
- Ed Pryor described Rush and Alusha, an agricultural community surrounded on three sides by new settlements.
- Settlers cut the community's water and NRC responded by bringing temporary water trucks to keep people from fleeing.