Jerusalem, Aug 18, 2026 (AFP) - West Bank siege exposes Israel army inaction on settler violence

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2026-08-18

The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory. But for more than a week, Israeli troops have somehow failed to evict a small group of settlers sitting on rocks in the occupied West Bank. Experts says the military has long shown inertia when its task is stopping surging violence against Palestinians, due to government backing for the settlement movement and the increasing influen......

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