According to the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary *No Other Land*, Palestinian community leader Awdah Hathaleen was killed by a sanctioned Israeli settler in the West Bank. The suspect, Yinon Levi, who was sanctioned by the UK and EU, was reportedly released under house arrest. The killing occurred in front of a community center and was captured on video. The directors of *No Other Land*, which documented the struggle of Masafer Yatta residents, have expressed their grief, and the incident underscores the rise in violence in the West Bank.
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Palestinian activist and journalist Awdah Hathaleen, who contributed to the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident, captured on video, allegedly shows settler Yinon Levi firing a gun, leading to his arrest for questioning. The killing adds to the increasing violence against Palestinians, where accountability for settler actions is rare. Hathaleen had recently documented settler encroachment and displacement efforts, highlighting the community’s struggles.
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CNN team allegedly ambushed by West Bank settlers amid spiraling extremist violence, a scenario that unfortunately, feels all too familiar right now. It appears a CNN crew covering the ongoing tensions in the West Bank was targeted, with reports suggesting the attackers were masked settlers. They allegedly started by trying to pelt the reporters’ car with objects and later, after the police had left the scene, ambushed the team, using a club or mallet to break the vehicle’s window. This incident, if true, underscores the escalating violence and the apparent impunity with which some settlers operate in the region.
The timing of this alleged attack, especially in the context of escalating tensions, is definitely a cause for concern.… Continue reading
On July 4, 2025, masked Israeli settlers were reported to have attacked Palestinians in the West Bank village of Sinjil, resulting in the death of a US-Palestinian man, Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, and another Palestinian man, Mohammed Rizq Hussein al-Shalabi. Musalat’s family has demanded that the US State Department launch an immediate investigation into his death, alleging that he was killed while protecting family land from the settlers. The State Department has acknowledged the reports of the US citizen’s death. The incident is part of a concerning trend of rising violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, as the UN has noted, with the recent conflict escalating since October 2023.
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A 20-year-old Palestinian-American was reportedly killed by Israeli settlers while visiting his family’s farm in the occupied West Bank, with the family stating that settlers prevented ambulances from reaching him for hours. Another Palestinian man was also fatally shot during the attack. The attacks occurred amidst a surge in Israeli settler violence, which has led to the deaths of over 1,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023. The Israeli military stated it was aware of reports and looking into the incident, while the family has demanded an investigation by the US State Department. This incident, along with others, highlights the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, particularly in areas where settlers are actively expanding their presence and influence.
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On Friday, the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Health reported the death of dual U.S.-Palestinian citizen Sayfollah Musallat at the hands of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The 23-year-old was severely beaten and reportedly left unattended for hours by the Israeli army before succumbing to his injuries. This incident, which occurred amid heightened violence against Palestinians, led to strong condemnation from civil rights groups and highlights a pattern of unpunished killings of American citizens by Israeli forces. Musallat’s death is at least the seventh American killed in the region since October 7, 2023, raising questions about accountability and the U.S. government’s response.
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Ireland’s parliament is currently reviewing a ban on goods originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move that has strained relations with Jerusalem. Despite the limited economic impact of such trade, the legislation is viewed as a potential precedent that could be adopted by other European Union member states critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The proposed ban comes amidst ongoing protests in Ireland, reflecting strong public sentiment regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This decision underscores the growing international pressure on Israel.
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Recently, Jewish settlers in the West Bank have turned violent, targeting Israeli soldiers and vandalizing military sites. These actions are a response to the Israeli Defence Forces’ efforts to curb attacks on Palestinians. On Sunday, a protest turned violent with settlers attacking security forces, damaging vehicles, and setting fire to equipment, while on Friday, soldiers enforcing a closed military zone were attacked with stones. The escalating violence, marked by the spray-painting of “revenge” on a military site, highlights the breakdown of law and order and the increasing frequency of settlers clashing with Israeli security forces.
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Five Palestinians were wounded, including three children, when a Houthi missile struck the West Bank. This incident highlights the complex and often unpredictable nature of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, where the lines of responsibility frequently blur and unintended consequences are tragically commonplace.
The incident raises immediate questions about the trajectory of the missile and the potential for miscalculation or unintended targeting. It’s a stark reminder that in these volatile regions, even seemingly distant conflicts can have devastating and unforeseen effects on innocent civilians far from the intended targets.
The sheer absurdity of the situation isn’t lost on many.… Continue reading
Israel has announced the approval of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking the largest expansion in decades. This includes the legalization of existing outposts built without authorization and the creation of entirely new settlements. The move, lauded by Israeli officials as a strategic measure preventing a Palestinian state, is condemned by the Palestinian Authority as a dangerous escalation and by critics as a significant step toward annexation. This expansion, exceeding any in over 30 years, drastically alters the West Bank’s landscape and further entrenches the Israeli occupation.
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