12 August 2026

Israeli raids, demolitions continue as UN warns West Bank at breaking point

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Israeli raids, demolitions continue as UN warns West Bank at breaking point

Israeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians and demolish home of man killed in confrontation with Israeli settlers in July.

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