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Police Commissioner: Israel is perceived as a country of thugs due to crime in the West Bank
Police Commissioner Rav-Nitzav Dani Levy addressed the damage caused by violence from rioters in Judea and Samaria in a closed conversation, stating: "There is a handful whose entire purpose is to attack Palestinians."

Mosque torched in Nablus area, graffiti sprayed against US Ambassador: "Regards from the terrorists"
According to the Palestinians, the arson occurred in the village of Bazariya. Graffiti was sprayed on the building's walls against the US Ambassador to Israel and threats were made toward a "Kan" reporter and the security establishment: "You have been warned." Simultaneously, police arrested 8 suspects aged 16-20 for arson and assault in the southern Hebron Hills.

Masked men with sticks and stones: settlers attacked an NBC crew in Samaria
The network's crew was interviewing a Palestinian woman when, according to the report, at least four masked men exited a vehicle and beat them. The reporter, producer, and cameraman were injured and filming equipment was damaged. Eid: "We didn't expect them to come and attack - we were in the heart of a Palestinian area, near Palestinian homes."

Nationalist crime at a peak — and the IDF warns: "Judea and Samaria on the verge of escalation"
More than 800 incidents of nationalist crime have been recorded since the beginning of the year, and the security establishment estimates that the 2023 record will be broken. The IDF warns of deliberate attempts to create friction in Areas A and B, alongside the economic crisis in the PA and the succession battles. The series of "lone wolf" attacks is also worrying; 25 battalions are deployed in...

Palestinian amputee attacked with an iron bar: 'The settler wanted to hit my son'
Said al-Amour was attacked in the courtyard of his home in the Hebron Hills after, according to him, he tried to distance the attackers from his 7-year-old son. The suspects were documented in a video and arrested.

Hard to watch: minor hits elderly Palestinian with a rod while his friend records
A video circulated online shows a Jewish minor hitting an elderly disabled Palestinian, while his friend films. The two, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and interrogated. The police also confiscated the Ranger vehicle seen in the video, in which the teenagers allegedly drove without a license.
Right-wing activists return fire after stone-throwing attack: one Palestinian killed
A group of right-wing activists on an uncoordinated hike was attacked with stones. A shooting incident ensued, resulting in the death of one Palestinian, according to reports.

Violent clash between Palestinians and settler hikers in Gush Etzion: circumstances under investigation
Settlers hiking in the area claimed they were attacked by Palestinians and that a security coordinator who was called to the scene was hit by a rock thrown at his head. Conversely, the other side claims that a young Palestinian was shot and that a house was set on fire by the group. Security forces were called to the scene - the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

"Gush Shilo Raids": Arson in the South Hebron Hills following a wave of outpost evacuations
Rioters set fire to work equipment and sprayed graffiti in Wadi Rahin, against the backdrop of IDF activity in the area. A group of extremists distributed a poster showing the commander of the Judea and Samaria Division alongside the GOC Central Command: "Eviction champions. Your destroyers and devastators."
Dozens arrived on foot, set fire and fled: Another incident involving Jewish radicals in the West Bank
Dozens of Jewish radical activists were captured on video arriving in Wadi Rahim, setting fire to engineering equipment and spraying graffiti. The IDF reported that forces arrived at the scene and conducted searches, but the perpetrators had fled minutes earlier.

Mike Huckabee with a warning: "Those involved in this may face consequences"
The US Ambassador to Israel said that America might ban settlers who participated in the siege of homes in Samaria from entering the country. However, Huckabee clarified that he is not aware of such measures being considered at this stage.

Owner returns to his home in Qusra and raises US flag: "The priority is to be with my family"
After a week of watching the siege of his home from Ohio, Luay Abu Ridi has returned to Qusra and raised the American flag. He reported that family property was stolen and is in contact with the US Embassy to resolve the situation.
Qusra is only the beginning: A state that backs abuse has no right to exist
The events in Qusra are not just another local incident, but an expression of a broad policy involving settlers, the army, and the government. Faced with images being distributed globally and growing international damage, the question is when Israel will stop denying the reality it faces.

Clashes in Hebron: IDF source reports Israeli citizen fired in the air
IDF forces entered the Al-Jabari neighborhood following reports of clashes involving mutual stone-throwing and an Israeli citizen firing into the air. Palestinians report 10 injuries, including some from gunfire.

Between the farms and Qusra
The events in Qusra are not a "historical traffic accident" but a direct result of the "revolution" in the West Bank. Under the auspices of the public trauma from October 7, the leaders of the "revolution" are promoting a supposedly national-security vision, while masking the religious-ideological foundation at its base.

Report: US pressuring Netanyahu to condemn events in Qusra
Following the outpost incident near Qusra, American and Israeli sources claim the White House is demanding that the Prime Minister publicly condemn the rioters' actions.

Israeli Ambassador to the US on the unrest in Qusra: "A group of rioters is sowing destruction"
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter addressed the violence in Qusra during his remarks on the weekly Torah portion: "When a group of rioters sows destruction with unjustified violence and claims to be acting for the sake of the land - this is a distortion of the idea of settling the land, and even a desecration of it."

Rani Rahav explodes: 'Shame. Despicable Jewish terrorists! May their names and memories be blotted out'
The well-known PR expert launched a sharp and unprecedented attack on social media, against the backdrop of the harsh diplomatic condemnation by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee against the rioters in the village of Kusra.
Tailwind for Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah: The gift Israel gave to terrorist organizations | Avi Ashkenazi
The anarchy of the right-wing in the West Bank is receiving full backing from the government, which does not even try to hide it. The IDF is also warning about the situation in Gaza, where Hamas is regaining strength, and believes that another major security incident is only a matter of time.

Hours after evacuation: settlers returned to homes in Qusra and Jalud
In footage distributed this evening, settlers are seen returning to the area of a house in Qusra, which activists say was placed under siege again after the army left the site. In another video from Jalud, settlers are seen playing soccer in the yard of a house from which they were evacuated this morning, while soldiers watch them.

Anger in the US, and a message to Israel: "Deal with settler violence"
The siege in Qusra has sparked anger even among Israel's supporters in the administration, which fears strategic consequences and is pressuring Netanyahu to publicly condemn the extremists. However, the Prime Minister remains silent for now, and only Katz published a condemnation — at a settlement establishment ceremony. Former Efrat Council head: "If a true friend like US Ambassador Huckabee has...

Sharp condemnation in the settlement movement of the blockade in Qusra - against Ben Gvir: "The police understand the spirit of the commander"
Beit El Council head, Shai Alon, claimed that the blockade is an "irreversible damage to Israel and the settlement movement." He told ynet that the "lost youth" responsible for the violence "are in the areas of Ben Gvir and Son Har-Melech" - and absolved Smotrich and the IDF of responsibility. Yesha Council head: "There is no justification for violence against uninvolved people or security...

The 'settler violence' campaign is chapter two of the Gaza starvation lie
Over the past day, Israeli and international media have been flooded with screaming headlines about a "siege" that settlers are allegedly imposing on the village of Qusra. These images, which resonate rapidly around the world and create a display of defamation against the State of Israel, are part of a well-oiled marketing machine.

Dr. Kobi Barda: "The Netanyahu of a few years ago would not have allowed the siege in Qusra to happen"
In an interview with 103FM radio, Barda said: "In the US, they are asking themselves where this event came from? And these people believe that the lands in the West Bank are guaranteed and given to the people of Israel." "Leiter says that we are losing the remnants of our good friends," he added regarding the label given to the rioters.

Large forces arrived in Qusra in the dead of night - the political damage is already done
According to the head of the Qusra council, the forces that arrived to evacuate the outpost are still in the area, and residents were instructed to avoid "unnecessary vehicle movement." A hilltop activist claimed that the forces "sowed destruction and confiscated everything they saw," while in the US there is anger, labeling the extremists who established the outpost as "Israeli terrorists."

When an American citizen from Ohio becomes a test of Israeli governance
Conflicts in the security establishment and anarchy in the territories are no longer confined to local borders. When an American citizen from Ohio is besieged and the White House loses patience, Israel pays a price.

US Ambassador on Qusra: "Remove the Israeli terrorists"
Political damage is mounting: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated that it was at Washington's request that the IDF and police began removing extremists besieging Palestinian homes in Qusra. "These are disgusting acts; there is no excuse for such bullying behavior," the diplomat emphasized.

Owner of besieged house in Qusra: "Evacuating the tent is not a solution"
For three days, Palestinian families in Qusra have been under siege by settlers who set up an illegal outpost. Despite the Chief of Staff's directive to "prevent incidents," the radicals remain on site, and the White House has demanded clarifications from Israel.

White House Intervenes Over Qusra Incident: "Is There Anarchy?"
Sources within the Donald Trump administration have sent angry messages to Israel regarding the siege of Palestinian homes, which has been ongoing for three days. The situation is causing significant embarrassment even for Israel's friends in the US.

Battalion recalled from refresher training due to Qusra, siege continues; Zamir: 'I instructed to prevent the incidents'
Although the IDF stated it had cleared the 'shed' erected by extremist settlers near the village in Samaria, the extremists remain on site. A resident whose family is under siege reported: 'There is not enough food, they are drinking water from a well.' The Chief of Staff ordered to reinforce the sector with an infantry battalion to restore order.

Political deterrence for years: The rioters in Qusra are trying to sear a trauma
Like in Amona in 2017, the Jewish rioters are trying to create a balance that will prevent a future government policy change. The IDF gave the rioters freedom of action for days and settled for a verbal condemnation, and the fact that the security forces did not handle the event quickly and decisively made them understand - the authorities prefer to turn a blind eye. Is this an order from above?

IDF prepares to evacuate illegal outpost near Kusra village
Additional settlers who arrived in the area of the village of Kusra blocked access roads with heavy rocks to hinder security forces arriving to evacuate the established outpost.
Three days without water and electricity: claims that settlers are holding a Palestinian family under siege
According to Palestinians and Israeli human rights activists, two families in the village of Qusra have been under siege for three days after settlers established an offshoot of a nearby outpost next to their homes, blocked roads, and damaged water and electricity connections. An urgent demand for Avi Bluth to intervene.

IDF has yet to evacuate settlers' tent opposite Palestinian homes: "They are not leaving"
Two days of a "siege" on three houses in Qusra, according to the council head: despite security officials' claims of preparations to evacuate a tent where soldiers and settlers were filmed praying, it remains in place. Electricity is provided by a solar system, water supply is cut off, and residents are relying on neighbors for bread.
Major General Avi Blut Declares Taybeh a Closed Military Zone Amid Criticism from Left-Wing Groups
Central Command Chief Major General Avi Blut signed a closed military zone order for the town of Taybeh near Ramallah, citing the inability of the IDF and police to curb radical right-wing activists. Left-wing groups claim settlers exploited the order to target a local family.

"Three Palestinian homes under siege": Outpost established near a village in Samaria
A branch of the Tel Talpiot outpost was established near the village of Kusra, adjacent to Palestinian homes. Circulated footage shows IDF soldiers praying in the area, heightening tensions. The army has launched an investigation.

Shooting and arson in the South Hebron Hills: "Settlers tried to burn the house - with children inside"
Palestinians report a series of attacks in the Masafer Yatta area, including shooting, stone-throwing, and arson, resulting in six injuries. Jewish residents claim the clashes were provoked by attacks on shepherds.

Blows and a knee to the stomach: Clashes in the Hebron area and footage under investigation
Footage shows Israelis beating a Palestinian near the village of Idna, with a soldier placing his knee on the man's stomach while he is on the ground. The IDF states the incident is under investigation. Simultaneously, four Palestinians were injured near Susya after stones were thrown at a shepherd leaving a farm.

"The Land of Judea is waking up": Settlers riot in Palestinian village, causing injuries
Palestinian media reported that settlers attacked residents in the village of Khirbet Tuba in the Hebron Hills, setting fire to structures and damaging infrastructure. Five people, including a woman and two children, were hospitalized. The slogan "The Land of Judea is waking up" was found at the scene.

Palestinians: "Settlers set fire to structures near the Hebron Hills, 5 wounded"
In Khirbet Tuba in the Masafer Yatta area, reports were received of structures being set on fire, and in the Khallet al-Humus area, it was claimed that settlers clashed with families. The Red Crescent reported that 5 wounded were evacuated from the scene.

The IDF has lost control; extremists are now the sovereign in Judea and Samaria
The incident near Tel village, which resulted in the deaths of Yuval Ezra, Binyamin Melt, and four Palestinians, reveals a broader failure: the IDF, police, and Shin Bet are unable to enforce the law in Judea and Samaria. A group of Jewish extremists acts with impunity, while the IDF effectively serves as their security detail, catering to coalition politics.
The rumor turned into riots: How one fire reignited the northern West Bank | Ran Edelist
The fire at Havat Gilad was investigated and no findings of arson were discovered, but settler harassment of Palestinian villages continued.

Report: A group of settlers set fire to vehicles near Nablus and harassed residents
According to Palestinian reports, settlers terrorized the village of Jalud, going between houses and knocking on doors; police have opened an investigation. This follows a series of incidents between the warring parties in the West Bank, leading the IDF to reinforce troops to prevent friction.

Between Palestinian Terror and Settler Violence: What Fuels Escalation in Judea and Samaria?
In the past three weeks, there has been a sharp increase in violent incidents in Judea and Samaria. The IDF, police, and Shin Bet have announced a joint effort to curb the phenomenon, but the establishment of new outposts has reduced the line of contact, and the growing boldness of extremist youth makes the situation harder to manage. The report examines the dynamics on the ground, public opinion...

Revenge, Havat Gilad style
Matan Kahana, like Naftali Bennett, mobilized in favor of Havat Gilad not only for reasons of human solidarity with a community that underwent a shock, but to prove to the deep right that he is still flesh of their flesh despite sitting in a coalition with Ra'am.

The Girls of the Hills: Life and Ideals of the Settlement Movement in Judea and Samaria
As part of a C14 report series, we visited the "Or Ahuvia" hill near Ofra, where a group of girls aged 16–21 have established a home, balancing national service, studies, and a life dedicated to the ideals of the complete Land of Israel.

Havat Gilad resident in the headlines of the BBC: "An Israeli murdered? Kill all the Palestinians in 4 villages"
"The life of one Jew is worth 10 million Palestinians," said Shimon Yehuda, who called for the killing of all residents of Tel, Al-Sarra, Jit, and Far'ata after a weapon was snatched during a hike. When confronted with the racism in his words, he replied: "I know. But God chose us."

The Narrative of 'Settler Aggression': A Fifty-Year Campaign
The word "settlers" was once a symbol of Zionist pioneering and land redemption. Today, it has become a tool of defamation, inextricably linked in public discourse to violence and terror.

Returning to the Question of 'Who Told Them to Live There'
Since last Friday, news reports have shifted focus from terrorists to victims, echoing the media demonization of settlers seen before the 2005 disengagement. This rhetoric paves the way for political action.

"They will not stop us": Following the terror attack at Havat Gilad - hundreds of settlers plan to arrive in the area
Following the severe terror attack near Havat Gilad and the loss of Major Yuval Ezra and Banyahu Malet, of blessed memory, organizers are expected to approach the army in the coming day to receive permits to arrive in the area. "The intention is not to confront Palestinians, but to show presence and clarify that the routine continues."