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Settler pogroms in Palestine are part of Israel’s policy

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20 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“In November 2021, the Israeli publication Haaretz noted a 150% rise in settler attacks from 2019.”
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The claim is corroborated by a web search result citing the Israeli publication Haaretz reporting a 150% rise in settler attacks in November 2021 compared to 2019. This specific statistic is found in a web search result titled 'Settler pogroms in Palestine are part of Israel’s policy — RT World News.'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2008 Mumbai attacks, also known as 26/11, were a series of twelve coordinated Islamic terrorist attacks carried out in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, from 26 to 29 November 2008 by ten members of Las…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Mumbai_attacks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2021 (MMXXI) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2021st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 21st year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Haaretz (Hebrew: הָאָרֶץ, lit. 'The Land [of Israel]'; originally Ḥadshot Haaretz – Hebrew: חַדְשׁוֹת הָאָרֶץ, IPA: [χadˈʃot haˈʔaʁets], lit. 'News of the Land [of Israel]') is an Israeli daily newspa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haaretz
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“A United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) report posted in September 2023 likewise showed an increase in attacks from 2021 and throughout 2022. It noted, “Three settler related incidents per day occurred on average in the first eight months of 2023 compared to an average of two per day in 2022 and one per day the year before. This is the highest daily average of settler-related incidents affecting Palestinians since the UN started recording this data in 2006.””
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The claim is strongly corroborated by multiple web search results that cite OCHA reports detailing the average daily number of settler-related incidents. One source states: 'Three settler related incidents per day occurred on average in the first eight months of 2023 compared to an average of two per day in 2022 and one per day the year before.'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip took effect from 24 November 2023 to 30 November 2023, during the Gaza war. The initial agreement, medi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Gaza_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of 6 April 2026, at least 75,498 people (73,459+ Palestinians and 2,039+ Israelis) have been reported killed in the Gaza war according to the Gaza Health Ministry (GHM) and Israeli Ministry of Fore…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_Gaza_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events during the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 2024, including the events of the Gaza war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Israeli–Palest…
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“The independent human rights organization and legal center Adalah reported in October 2023 on new regulations passed by the Israeli Knesset enabling still more Jewish Israelis to acquire and carry guns, an initiative put forth by National Security Minister Ben-Gvir.”
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The claim attributes the report to Adalah in October 2023 regarding new Knesset regulations. While web search results discuss Ben-Gvir and Knesset laws, none of the provided evidence specifically confirms Adalah's report from October 2023 on this exact topic. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate the specific reporting date and organization.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israeli Druze or Druze Israelis (Arabic: الدروز الإسرائيليون; Hebrew: דְּרוּזִים יִשְׂרְאֵלִים) are a distinct ethnoreligious minority that share linguistic and cultural ties with the Arab citizens of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druze_in_Israel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza war has sparked protests, demonstrations, and vigils around the world. These protests focused on a variety of issues related to the conflict, including demands for a ceasefire, an end to the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_protests
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel
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“Arson crimes committed by colonists in recent months include setting fire to homes and vehicles in the southern community of Susiya; to homes in the Jenin region; setting fire to and burning the emergency room of a Palestinian Medical Relief clinic in the Nablus area; torching homes and vehicles in Tayasir village east of Tubas (and slashing open the forehead of a Palestinian resident) – to list just a handful of cases.”
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The claim lists multiple recent arson crimes by colonists in specific locations (Susiya, Jenin, Nablus, Tayasir). This is corroborated by web search results detailing settler attacks and arson in these general areas, such as 'Illegal Colonists Bulldoze Palestinian Lands Near Nablus And Jenin' and 'Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank...'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 10, 2019 · Prefix that means "recent" We found the following answers for: Prefix that means "recent" crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on October 10 2019 Daily Themed Crossword puz…
https://dailythemedcrosswordanswers.com/prefix-that-means-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 14, 2022 · We found the following answers for: Peaky ___ British crime drama series starring Cillian Murphy that aired its final season in 2022 crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on…
https://dailythemedcrosswordanswers.com/peaky-___-british-cr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 9, 2022 · We found the following answers for: Prefix meaning new crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on July 9 2022 Daily Themed Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Prefix mea…
https://dailythemedcrosswordanswers.com/prefix-meaning-new-d…
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“Back in 2014, colonists kidnapped and deliberately burned a young teenager alive.”
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The claim that colonists kidnapped and burned a young teenager alive in 2014 is directly corroborated by a web search result titled 'Settler pogroms in Palestine are part of Israel's policy,' which states: 'Back in 2014, colonists kidnapped and deliberately burned a young teenager alive.'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — IN, In or in may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The inch (symbol: in or ″) is a unit of length in the British Imperial and the United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to ⁠1/36⁠ yard or ⁠1/12⁠ of a foot. Derived from the Roman un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inch
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Killed in action (KIA) is a casualty classification generally used by militaries to describe the deaths of their personnel at the hands of enemy or hostile forces at the moment of action. The United S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killed_in_action
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“In 2015, they firebombed a Palestinian home and burned to death a year-old infant inside.”
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The claim is strongly corroborated by multiple web search results detailing the 2015 Duma arson attack, including reports that settlers firebombed a Palestinian home and killed a young infant. Sources mention the date (2015), the action (firebombing), and the victim (infant).
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web search NEUTRAL — On 31 July 2015, Israeli settlers firebombed a Palestinian family home [1] in the village of Duma, killing three people; 18-month-old Ali Dawabsheh was burned alive in the fire, while both his parents…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duma_arson_attack
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web search NEUTRAL — An 18-month-old Palestinian boy has burned to death after settlers set fire to his family house in Duma village, south of Nablus city, in the occupied West Bank.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/7/31/palestinian-baby-bu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jewish terrorist gets 3 life terms for killing Palestinian family in 2015 arson Court says Amiram Ben Uliel firebombed Dawabsha family's West Bank home, killing baby and his parents, due to ...
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-extremist-handed-3-life…
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“In February, The Cradle reported that Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin Bet, downgraded attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians from ‘terror attacks’ to ‘serious incidents’.”
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The claim reports a specific downgrade by the Shin Bet from 'terror attacks' to 'serious incidents' in February, citing The Cradle. While web search results discuss Israeli settler violence and attacks, none of the provided evidence confirms this specific downgrade by the Shin Bet or the date (February).
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web search NEUTRAL — Attacks targeting Palestinians in the West Bank. Swedish volunteer Tove Johansson (pictured) suffered a broken cheekbone from a hit in the face with a bottle by an Israeli settler in Hebron on Novembe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settler_violence
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web search NEUTRAL — Critics say Israeli attacks on Christian sites challenge claims of a Judeo-Christian shared heritage and mutual respect. An Israeli soldier damages the head of a statue of Jesus, in Debel, Lebanon, in…
https://www.aljazeera.com/tag/israel-palestine-conflict/
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web search NEUTRAL — More than 20 settler attacks were reported overnight, according to a defence official cited by Israeli media. Settler violence has surged since the US and Israel attacked Iran, with six Palestinians k…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew719w80g7o
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“In March, swarms of Israeli colonists raided Palestinian villages near an illegal colony between Nablus and Jenin, setting homes, vehicles, and property ablaze, according to Palestinians from the region who also said Israeli forces prevented the entry of firefighters and ambulances.”
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The claim describes raids, setting property ablaze, and preventing emergency services near Nablus and Jenin. This is corroborated by multiple web search results detailing settler pogroms, such as 'Illegal Colonists Bulldoze Palestinian Lands Near Nablus And Jenin' and 'Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank...' which describe setting fire to homes and vehicles in these areas.
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web search NEUTRAL — Extremist Jewish settlers have carried out a spate of attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, vehicles and agricultural fields.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew719w80g7o
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web search NEUTRAL — Illegal Israeli settlers launched a pogrom in the village of Burqa, Nablus yesterday.2/2Diplomats also visited the Palestinian village of Burqa, where they heard about repeated attacks by settlers on …
https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/se…
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web search NEUTRAL — Groups of illegal Israeli colonists invaded, on Thursday morning, Palestinian lands in Burin village, south of Nablus, and Ya’bad town, south of Jenin, in northern West Bank, before bulldozing them an…
https://imemc.org/article/illegal-colonists-bulldoze-palesti…
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“Israeli NGO Yesh Din noted in January 2026, “Ideologically motivated violence by Israeli citizens against Palestinians has reached a record high over the past two years; attacks against Palestinians and their property, some deadly, throughout the West Bank now occur daily.””
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“Since 2005, the organization has been documenting offenses committed by Israeli civilians, settlers, and others, against Palestinians in the West Bank.”
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“According to Yesh Din, since 2005, only 3% of the investigation files opened into such crimes against Palestinians led to full or partial convictions.”
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“By mid-April, Yesh Din reported 378 incidents of “extremist settler violence against Palestinians and their property in the West Bank,” resulting in eight Palestinians shot dead and 200 injured by colonists during the 40 days of the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran alone.”
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“One of the elderly Palestinian grandfathers had been brutally beaten by a gang of seven in 2006, the attackers badly injuring his leg.”
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“In 2008, he and his wife were again savagely attacked and beaten by colonists, his wife hospitalized for several days as a result.”
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“Palestinian activists from the region have filmed some of the extremely violent attacks. In July 2025, a gun-wielding colonist was filmed shooting wildly at Palestinians.”
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“In February 2026, footage shows what locals said were more than 30 armed colonists carrying out a coordinated, attack on Palestinian families in Susiya, “throwing explosives at a home with a family inside, and smashing security cameras with stones to hide the crime.””
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“B’Tselem reported on an Israeli colonist invasion of a Palestinian village “as part of ongoing efforts to take it over,” noting, “Residents who tried to fend them off with stones came under heavy fire from a settler on military reserve duty who joined his friends as reinforcement. One of the bullets fatally hit Ali Hamadneh, 23, in the back while he was running away and posed no danger, as is evident in footage of the incident.””
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“B’Tselem noted that the Israeli army spokesperson later claimed that a reservist soldier carried out a “suspect-arrest procedure that included firing in the air and then firing at one of the stone-throwers.””
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“In January 2026, Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Evangelical Lutheran pastor in Ramallah and director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice, posted, “Yesterday, Zionist settler thugs attacked the village of Birzeit, near Ramallah... When one woman from the village dared to shout at them and confront them, the settlers attacked her.””
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“The woman ended up in intensive care and was eventually stabilized. But, according to Isaac, instead of arresting the attackers, Israeli forces arrested her son, who tried to defend his mother.”
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