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Palestinians celebrated amid strict security measures imposed by Israel and the Palestinian Authority

Settler violence escalates, with illegal outposts and frequent attacks reported across Ramallah, Hebron and Nablus.

Ze moeten binnen zeven dagen vertrekken. Aanleiding is het Nederlandse importverbod voor goederen uit illegale Joodse nederzettingen

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Casualties taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah following an Israeli army attack on Birzeit University.