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Settler rabbis issue statement condemning violence against West Bank Palestinians

The religious leaders suggested that an uptick in attacks by Jewish extremists could harm the settlement agenda as a whole

By Jacob Jaffa

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February 18, 2026 10:59

Palestinians inspect cars burned by extremist Jewish settlers the previous night in the town of Hawara, near Nablus in the West Bank, November 21, 2025 (Flash90)

Israeli security cabinet approves repeal of West Bank land laws to ‘enable accelerated development of settlement’

The legislation, passed when the territory was under Jordanian control, prevents the sale of land there to non-Muslims

By Jacob Jaffa

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February 9, 2026 11:41

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a vote on the state budget in the Knesset on January 28, 2026 (Flash90)

Settler violence increased by nearly a third in 2025, IDF confirms

Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank saw a significant decline in the same period, though those attacks which did occur were more deadly than in previous years

By Jacob Jaffa

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January 20, 2026 15:08

Palestinians inspect the scene of an attack on a Palestinian family by extremist settlers, during which several sheep were killed, in the town of As-Samu, south of Hebron, December 23, 2025 (Flash90)

French textbooks calling October 7 victims ‘Jewish settlers’ recalled after outcry

‘Falsification of facts’ condemned by community leaders and President Emmanuel Macron

By Jamie Shapiro

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January 15, 2026 15:31

A home destroyed during October 7 (Image: Edi Israel/ Flash90)

Belgium blocks citizens living in Israeli settlements from consular services

Thousands of Belgians living beyond the pre-1967 Green Line are now unable to have their passports issued or renewed

By Rob Hyde

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January 15, 2026 13:24

The settlement of Bat Ayin in the West Bank (Image: Flash90)

Chief Rabbi condemns settler violence against ‘innocent Palestinians in the territories’

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the phenomenon ‘deserves to be called out’, but that the ‘best way’ members of the Diaspora can help to combat it is to ‘live in Israel’

By Alma Green

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January 12, 2026 14:48

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaks during a reception to celebrate Chanukah at Downing Street on December 16, 2025 (Getty Images)

Israel confirms creation of 19 new West Bank settlements

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the project, which includes the recognition of previously illegal outposts, is designed to prevent a potential Palestinian state in future

By Jacob Jaffa

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December 22, 2025 14:50

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen after a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025 (Flash90)

By Yaakov Katz

Israel must stop its own extremists to preserve the moral high ground

When radical Jews rampage unrestrained through Palestinian towns, Jerusalem hands its critics a weapon stronger than any propaganda campaign Hamas could ever manufacture. It undermines our claims to the land

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November 18, 2025 15:06

Palestinian men inspect a vehicle that was damaged following an attack by Israeli settlers in Jabaa village near Bethlehem, in the West Bank on November 18, 2025. (Image: Getty)

Netanyahu condemns wave of West Bank settler violence

The prime minister promised ‘forceful action’ against extremists amid accusations of lax IDF enforcement

By Jacob Jaffa

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November 18, 2025 14:20

A house and two vehicles belonging to Palestinians burn after being set on fire during an attack by extremist settlers in the town of Wadi Sa’ir, north of Hebron, November 17, 2025 (Flash90)

EU confirms sanctions against violent West Bank settlers

EU to impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, says French FM

Israeli ministers hail restored West Bank settlement for ‘killing the idea of a Palestinian state

IDF soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering West Bank Palestinian

Israeli president urged to take action over settler violence in letter from diaspora leaders

Starmer labels Israeli settlements ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and backs labelling of products

Board of Peace commits $17bn to Gaza reconstruction

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EU confirms sanctions against violent West Bank settlers

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Israeli ministers hail restored West Bank settlement for ‘killing the idea of a Palestinian state

IDF soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering West Bank Palestinian

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Starmer labels Israeli settlements ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and backs labelling of products

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Israel confirms creation of 19 new West Bank settlements

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