settlers

Israeli settlers are Jewish individuals who live in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. They are often involved in violent clashes with Palestinians.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to a recent surge in violent attacks against Palestinian villages and families, prompting condemnation from international leaders.

Latest on settlers

• Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
• In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
• US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after weeks of West Bank unrest
• Japan’s crown prince honours settlers who built Paraguay ties
• Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
• More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
• carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians
• Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians
• marched toward the Gaza border on Sunday demanding the government re-establish Israeli settlements in Gaza
• Thousands of Israelis, including settlers and right-wing activists, marched toward the Gaza border on Sunday demanding the government re-establish Israeli settlements in Gaza

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