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West Bank sees rise in settler violence

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With the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire holding, there has been a rise in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, something human rights groups say the Israeli government turns a blind eye to.

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  • Israeli security responded to a deadly attack by two Palestinian assailants who rammed a vehicle into pedestrians and began stabbing people; both were shot dead. 5s
  • Jewish settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank is increasing, with recent incidents involving property damage near Bethlehem. 21s
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the settler violence and urged authorities to take action, but human rights groups and the U.N. say Israeli authorities often do not intervene. 40s
  • The U.N. Security Council endorsed a U.S.-proposed 20-point peace plan for Gaza, calling for demilitarization and an international stabilization force, but Hamas has rejected the plan. 1m 5s
  • Despite a holding ceasefire in Gaza, tensions in the West Bank continue to escalate. 1m 59s
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