West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests

By: Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 12, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell

Owais Hammam was walking near his home in Khirbet Bani Harith in the West Bank on Dec. 3, 2025, when, according to media reports, he was kidnapped by Jewish settlers. Over several hours at a nearby settlement, the 18-year-old Palestinian is alleged to have endured repeated beatings, humiliation and harassment.

Israel military soldiers were reportedly involved in the incident, before they eventually released him the next morning. Hamman …

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