West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

Mustafa Melhem, 60, receives treatment for a head injury after settlers attacked him and his nephew during grape harvesting in Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank on August 24, 2025. Rights groups say such assaults by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sharply increased. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

Mustafa Melhem, 60, receives treatment for a head injury after settlers attacked him and his nephew during grape harvesting in Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank on August 24, 2025. Rights groups say such assaults by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sharply increased. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

Mustafa Melhem, 60, sits with his wife after being injured in a settler attack while harvesting grapes in Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank on August 24, 2025. Rights groups say such assaults by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sharply increased. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

Mustafa Melhem, 60, receives treatment for a head injury after settlers attacked him and his nephew during grape harvesting in Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank on August 24, 2025. Rights groups say such assaults by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sharply increased. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

West Bank Settler Violence Increases - Hebron

A relative shows a photo of Mustafa Melhem, 60, covered in blood after he was injured in a settler attack in Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank on August 24, 2025. Rights groups say such assaults by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sharply increased. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lebanese official calls for protecting civilians during conflicts

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Hundreds of Lebanese protest against deposits loss

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Lebanese lawmakers stage sit-in as parliament fails for 11th time to elect new president

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