Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank

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Why 'pogrom' best describes what's happening in the occupied West Bank

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Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank

Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are not just ‘clashes’ or ‘riots’, but fit the definition of pogroms: organised and often state-backed attacks on a targeted minority.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Al Qawasmi explains why.

Published On 24 Aug 2026

24 Aug 2026

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