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West Bank faces uncertain future as violence increases

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Ralph Martin
September 17, 2024

The occupied West Bank has seen increased levels of violence since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. The territory has been occupied by Israel since 1967, and Palestinians fear expanding settlements will squeeze them out.

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