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Dec 2023
58m 34s

Special report: Life in the West Bank

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As the casualties continue to mount in Gaza, Israel’s allies are also mounting criticism about surging settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and the US are calling on it to end and sanctioning extremist settlers. Correspondent Nima Elbagir takes a look at everyday life in the West Bank with this report from Hebron.  ... Show More
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