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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

BBC World News·August 12, 2026·1 min read
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn from a West Bank village, leaving about a dozen settlers besieging two Palestinian families since Sunday. The families remain trapped in their homes as the standoff continues. No injuries have been reported. The incident has drawn condemnation from Palestinian officials and human rights groups monitoring the situation.

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