Record settler attacks in West Bank cause Palestinian injuries and property damage, creating internal Israeli divisions
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Summary
The article reports on record levels of settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, with over 260 attacks in October alone resulting in injuries and property damage. It details specific incidents including the vandalism of the Hamida Mosque, attacks on Red Crescent volunteers, and violent assaults on Palestinian civilians. The attacks are creating internal divisions within Israel as settlers aim to demonstrate their reach and control over Palestinian areas.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledImam Ahmad Salman says the settlers want to send a message that they can reach anywhere
Red Crescent volunteer Hamad al-Jagoub abu Rabia was hit in the head with a rock while trying to help a journalist who was being attacked
Afaf abu Alia received 20 stitches in her head after being badly beaten with a club
The wall and floor of the Hamida Mosque still bears scorch marks of the attack
More than 260 settler attacks in October resulted in Palestinians being injured or having property damaged, according to the UN
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