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Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Injuring Palestinian Man; Israel Evacuates Outposts
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A 67-year-old Palestinian man was injured during a settler attack on the village of Atara in the West Bank on Thursday, with settlers also throwing stones and confronting residents. The Israeli military simultaneously announced the evacuation and dismantling of two illegal outposts near Atara and Wadi al-Rahim, identified as sources of violence against Palestinians. This escalation follows a recent surge in settler violence, drawing international criticism and sanctions against Israel.
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- A 67-year-old Palestinian man was injured in a settler attack on the village of Atara in the West Bank.
- Settlers reportedly threw stones at the village, smashing car windows and confronting residents.
- The Israeli military evacuated and dismantled two illegal outposts near Atara and Wadi al-Rahim.
- The outposts were identified by the army as sources of repeated violent and illegal activity.
- Settler violence has surged recently, drawing international condemnation and sanctions against Israel.
- President Herzog has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to crack down on extremist settler violence.
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