A community of Palestinian Bedouins in the occupied West Bank condemned a major theft of their livestock by armed Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, who attacked residents in Ras Ein al Auja, stealing over 1,500 livestock and causing damage. The Israeli military stated that police intervened and arrested a Palestinian suspect, while the UN reported settler violence, including physical assaults and theft. The UN rights chief called for an end to settlement activities, evacuation of settlers, and punishment for attacks, highlighting the blurred line between settler and state violence in the West Bank.
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Row breaks out as US diplomat criticises France on antisemitism
France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎
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