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What are West Bank settlements, who are settlers, and why are they controversial?

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What are West Bank settlements, who are settlers, and why are they controversial?There are increasing reports of violence and intimidation by Israeli settlers in occupied Palestinian territory.
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Israel ARMS 100,000 Civilians VS 20,000 HAMAS Fighters: Ben-Gvir’s Militia Plan Sparks Deadly War [Video]

Israel ARMS 100,000 Civilians VS 20,000 HAMAS Fighters: Ben-Gvir’s Militia Plan Sparks Deadly War

Israel expands gun permits, 100,000 more eligible as critics warn of rising civilian militias Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has expanded gun licensing laws, making 100,000 more Israelis eligible for firearms amid soaring West Bank violence. Since the 2023 Hamas attack, more than 230,000 Israelis have received new permits, including settlers accused of driving Palestinians from their homes. Critics warn Ben-Gvir’s plan is fueling a civilian militia that targets Palestinians, deepening tensions and risking further bloodshed. Arab leaders and rights groups condemn the move, citing his extremist rhetoric, including calls to shoot women and children resisting Israeli operations. The decision marks Israel’s sharpest militarization of civilians in decades. #IsraelPalestine #WestBank #BenGvir #IsraelNews #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #Hamas #IsraelConflict #Palestine #OccupiedWestBank #IsraeliSettlers #CivilianArmy #GunLicensing #IDF #FarRightIsrael #IsraelPolitics #GazaWar #HumanRights #IsraelTensions #PalestinianRights #MiddleEastCrisis #Jerusalem #AlAqsa #IsraelUpdates #SettlerViolence #IsraelMilitia #GazaCrisis #WestBankClashes #BenGvirPlan #GlobalNews Also Read Israeli Military Conducts Airstrikes On Yemen's Capital Sanaa Following Houthi Missile Launches :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-sanaa-011-7839689.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Kills 5 Al Jazeera Journalist In Gaza :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-kills-5-al-jazeera-journalist-in-gaza-011-7826025.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Lists 5 Principles To End Gaza War, Slams ‘Global Campaign Of Lies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-gaza-liberation-hamas-prime-minister-netanyahu-011-7825831.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~

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Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies [Video]

Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies

Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/28/israeli-forces-raid-nablus-as-west-bank-violence-intensifies Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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‘Israel Is Committing…’ Houthis Denounce Israel’s ‘Expansion’ Plan|Warns Muslim Nations Of ‘Zionism’ [Video]

‘Israel Is Committing…’ Houthis Denounce Israel’s ‘Expansion’ Plan|Warns Muslim Nations Of ‘Zionism’

Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has accused Israel of committing atrocities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as part of a wider “Greater Israel” expansion plan. In a fiery televised speech from Sana’a, he claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision is rooted in distorted religious ideology aimed at dominating the Muslim world. Al-Houthi cited the 1969 Al-Aqsa Mosque arson attack, warning that Israel seeks to destroy the holy site and replace it with a third Jewish temple. He also condemned Egypt’s gas deal with Israel and criticized Arab regimes for supporting the disarmament of Hamas and Hezbollah. Branding Zionism a threat to global society, the Ansarullah leader urged Muslim nations to resist what he described as the “crime of the century” against Palestinians. He reaffirmed Yemen’s military operations in solidarity with Gaza, vowing that ships violating the Red Sea embargo will be targeted. #Israel #Gaza #Houthi #GreaterIsrael #Netanyahu #Ansarullah #Palestine #WestBank #AlAqsa #Hezbollah #Hamas #MiddleEast #Zionism #USPolitics #GazaWar #MuslimWorld #RedSea #Egypt #SaudiArabia #Resistance ~ED.102~HT.408~

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Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault [Video]

Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault

Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two. Meanwhile, the IDF said it had begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/21/israel-approves-controversial-west-bank-settlement-project-as-its-military-begins-gaza-cit Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Hamas Rips into ‘MAD’ Netanyahu over ‘DELIRIOUS’ plans of ‘Greater Israel’ | Vows REVENGE for Gaza [Video]

Hamas Rips into ‘MAD’ Netanyahu over ‘DELIRIOUS’ plans of ‘Greater Israel’ | Vows REVENGE for Gaza

Hamas has condemned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remarks as “madness” and a threat to regional stability, urging Arab states to cut ties with Israel and back Palestinian resistance. Hamas accused Israel of using settler violence as part of an annexation strategy in the West Bank, vowing continued defiance against occupation. Iran’s Foreign Ministry also slammed the plan, warning it targets territories in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Netanyahu called the vision a historical and spiritual mission for Israel. #Hamas #Netanyahu #GreaterIsrael #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #WestBank #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #Iran #ArabWorld #Resistance #OccupiedTerritories #Annexation #RegionalTensions #PalestinianRights #IsraelPolitics #MiddleEastNews #Jerusalem #GazaWar #PalestinianResistance #SettlerViolence #InternationalRelations #IranIsrael #RegionalStability Also Read Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825995.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825985.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825981.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.408~

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Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says [Video]

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says

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BREAKING: Netanyahu Cabinet Moves to FIRE IDF Chief Zamir |"Brave Against Iran, Weak in Gaza" [Video]

BREAKING: Netanyahu Cabinet Moves to FIRE IDF Chief Zamir |"Brave Against Iran, Weak in Gaza"

A stormy cabinet meeting has exposed a widening rift between the Israeli government and its military leadership. IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is urging a hostage deal to end the Gaza war, but far-right ministers demand total victory. Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu called Zamir “weak in Gaza” and even compared him to World War II generals who sought peace with Hitler, a claim historians dismiss. Netanyahu faces pressure from his cabinet to reject a deal, while the IDF warns continued conflict could deepen Israel’s crisis. #Israel #IDF #GazaWar #Netanyahu #Zamir #IsraeliPolitics #CabinetCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HostageDeal #Hamas #Iran #Houthis #AmichayEliyahu #WarInGaza #IsraelNews #BreakingNews #PoliticalRift #IsraelCabinet #IsraelArmy #GazaConflict #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryVsPolitics #EyalZamir #FarRight #IsraelDefense #HostageCrisis #WarPolicy #LeadershipCrisis #AbuObaida #DiplomaticTensions Also Read Israeli Military Conducts Airstrikes On Yemen's Capital Sanaa Following Houthi Missile Launches :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-sanaa-011-7839689.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Kills 5 Al Jazeera Journalist In Gaza :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-kills-5-al-jazeera-journalist-in-gaza-011-7826025.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Lists 5 Principles To End Gaza War, Slams ‘Global Campaign Of Lies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-gaza-liberation-hamas-prime-minister-netanyahu-011-7825831.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.420~

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Houthis BOMB IDF HQs in Tel Aviv BREAKING: Houthis Sammad-4 Drones, Yafa Missiles Pound Israel [Video]

Houthis BOMB IDF HQs in Tel Aviv BREAKING: Houthis Sammad-4 Drones, Yafa Missiles Pound Israel

Yemen’s Houthi forces have escalated their attacks, claiming strikes on IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv using advanced Sammad-4 drones and Yafa ballistic missiles. The unprecedented assault marks one of the boldest Houthi operations against Israel, signaling a dangerous new phase in the conflict. Reports suggest multiple projectiles targeted strategic military sites, while Israeli defenses scrambled to respond. #Houthis #Israel #HouthisVsIsrael #IsraelHouthisWar #HouthisAttackIsrael #IsraelHouthis #HouthisStrikeIsrael #YemenHouthis #HouthisIsraelConflict #HouthisMissiles #IsraelVsHouthis #HouthisIsraelWar #MiddleEastWar #HouthisDroneAttack #BreakingNews ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~

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Israel starts calling up reservists as it continues military offensive in Gaza City [Video]

Israel starts calling up reservists as it continues military offensive in Gaza City

Israel starts calling up reservists as it continues military offensive in Gaza City Gaza City is Hamas' political and military stronghold and, according to Israel, still home to a vast tunnel network despite multiple incursions throughout the war. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/02/israel-starts-calling-up-reservists-as-it-continues-military-offensive-in-gaza-city Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Yemen’s Houthis Declare All-Out War on Israel After PM Assassination, Warn of ‘Real Surprises’ Ahead [Video]

Yemen’s Houthis Declare All-Out War on Israel After PM Assassination, Warn of ‘Real Surprises’ Ahead

Houthis have declared an all-out war on Israel following the assassination of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahawi in Israeli airstrikes on Sana’a. Vowing revenge, the Ansarullah movement warned of “real surprises” for Israel, promising escalated attacks by land and sea. The announcement comes after Houthi forces struck an Israeli oil tanker in the Red Sea and launched fresh drone operations in solidarity with Palestinians. #Houthis #Israel #Yemen #HouthisIsraelWar #IsraelHouthisWar #HouthisAttackIsrael #HouthisVsIsrael #YemenHouthis #HouthisWarning #HouthisIsraelNews #HouthisStrikeIsrael #IsraelVsHouthis #HouthisShips #HouthisMissiles #HouthisIsraelConflict #HouthisIsraelTension #HouthisIsraelAttack ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~

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Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly [Video]

Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly

Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/02/belgium-to-recognise-palestinian-state-at-the-un-general-assembly Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Belgium announces it will recognise Palestinian state

The Belgian government has said it will officially recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this month.
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David Lammy continues calls for ceasefire in Gaza [Video]

David Lammy continues calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has continued his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It comes as Mr Lammy confirmed the UK also intends to recognise Palestine as an independent state. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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‘Dark Days Ahead…’ Houthis Issue Big Warning To Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Killed PM Al-Rahawi [Video]

‘Dark Days Ahead…’ Houthis Issue Big Warning To Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Killed PM Al-Rahawi

The war in West Asia has entered a chilling new phase. Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, senior leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, declared that Israel will “pay the price” for its aggression, following the martyrdom of Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers in a deadly strike. Speaking to Al Mayadeen, al-Bukhaiti emphasized that retaliation is inevitable, stressing, “Our actions will precede our words.” He reaffirmed that the liberation of Palestine remains Yemen’s foremost cause and vowed continued support for Gaza despite the heavy sacrifices. The Ansar Allah Political Bureau also issued a statement mourning fallen Yemeni leaders and warning Tel Aviv of looming consequences. Yemen’s message is clear: its strikes have already punished the US and Britain, and now Israel will face similar retribution. With tensions rising, the region braces for what Ansar Allah promises will be dark days for Israel. #Israel #Yemen #AnsarAllah #Palestine #Gaza #Hamas #Hezbollah #WarInMiddleEast #Houthis #IDF #Iran #Lebanon #Sanaa #BreakingNews #WestAsiaConflict #ResistanceAxis #US #Britain #IsraelWar #Retaliation

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