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Israeli military paralysis in West Bank settler siege exposed

The Israeli military's response to settler violence in the West Bank has been characterized by paralysis, according to observers. Despite being a powerful force, troops have struggled to remove settlers who have been besieging Palestinians for over a week in Qusra, near Nablus. This inaction is attributed to government support for the settlement movement and the growing influence of settler ideology within the military, creating an "impossible situation" for soldiers tasked with preventing violence against Palestinians. AI

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Israeli military paralysis in West Bank settler siege exposed

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Israeli military ‘paralysis’ on settler violence exposed in West Bank siege

    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 say the military…