West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel distributes 100,000 assault rifles to settlers amid record attacks
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis as settler attacks reach record levels, according to Al Jazeera English. The government weapons distribution occurs against a backdrop of escalating violence by settlers in occupied Palestinian territories.
The surge in rifle distribution coincides with documented increases in attacks carried out by settlers against Palestinian communities and property.
