Why is Israel arming illegal settlers in the occupied West Bank? As settler attacks reach record levels, the government has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis

Why is Israel arming illegal settlers in the occupied West Bank? As settler attacks reach record levels, the government has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis. Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah reports on what that means for Palestinians on the ground.

Localisation: Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East
Source: Al Jazeera English
Categorie: security
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:37:36 GMT