Attacks occurred in Huwara, West Bank, linked to political leadership rise and extremist actions.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 12

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Itamar Ben-Gvir West Bank Huwara

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Part of

Netanyahu praised security forces while Ben-Gvir oversaw operations in the West Bank following the Oct 7 Hamas attacks.

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Smotrich called for changes in the Arab community, Hamas reacted to an attack, and Israeli soldiers were deployed to the West Bank.Jun 10

All 4 developments

Within Israel's political figures face diplomatic fallout, internal criticism, and a blockade preventing Hamas from obtaining supplies.

The entities involved

Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022
- Ben-Gvir's actions reflect occupation policy in Ramallah.Mon 12:49
- Itamar Ben-Gvir targets Hamas as an extremist leader and protests the 1996 attacks in Jerusalem.Mon 07:26
West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
Huwara
municipality in Nablus Governorate, West Bank, Palestine

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Coverage

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Aug 12jpost.com