Israeli soldiers are also settlers in West Bank: Al Jazeera investigation

What happened: An Al Jazeera investigation found that Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the occupied West Bank often return in military uniform to issue orders to residents, blurring the line between attackers and security forces. Key numbers: 14 of 63 Palestinians killed by settlers since October 7, 2023 were shot by individuals serving in the army Why it matters: The investigation points to institutional backing for settler violence, with analysts describing the army and settlers as serving the same goal and citing a shift from defending settlements to expansion and expulsion.

An Al Jazeera investigation found that Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the occupied West Bank often return in military uniform to issue orders to residents, blurring the line between attackers and security forces.

The investigation points to institutional backing for settler violence, with analysts describing the army and settlers as serving the same goal and citing a shift from defending settlements to expansion and expulsion.