Uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence explained in 600 words
The Al Jazeera article "Uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence explained in 600 words" outlines a significant increase in violence between Israelis and Palestinians since March 2022. The violence, marked by Palestinian attacks in Israeli cities and Israeli raids in the West Bank, is the deadliest since 2016. The article discusses the root causes of the violence, including Palestinian frustration over Israeli policies and occupation, and weak Palestinian leadership. It also highlights the potential for further escalation, especially if Israeli raids and Palestinian attacks continue, with a particular concern about the possibility of a wider conflict involving Hamas in Gaza.
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Palestinians and Israelis have experienced a surge in violence, with Palestinian attacks in Israeli cities and Israeli forces intensifying raids, shootings, and arrests in the West Bank. This period marks the deadliest wave of violence since 2016
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Palestinians attribute the violence to frustration over Israeli policies and occupation of Palestinian territories, coupled with weak Palestinian leadership. The absence of a strong, unified struggle by Palestinian leadership has led to individual attacks, which are expected to continue and increase
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Since March 22, Palestinians have carried out four attacks in Israeli cities, killing 14 people. Israel responded by increasing its raids on Palestinian towns and villages, leading to daily clashes and arrests. The assailant in one of the attacks was reportedly affiliated with the armed wing of the Fatah political movement
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