Settlers in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli settlers from a nearby outpost have been attempting to drive Rezeq Abu Naim and his family from their land in Al Mughayir, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, through vandalism, threats, and violence over the past two years.
- On Saturday, armed settlers violently attacked Mr. Abu Naim and his family, beating multiple members, while his son and nephew were shot and wounded amid gunfire involving both settlers and Israeli soldiers.
- This incident reflects a broader pattern of increased settler violence, displacements, and killings of Palestinians across the West Bank following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- The Israeli military has not yet provided a response to the events
