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Leaders
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
France Condemns Israeli Settler Violence as 'Terrorism'
France sharply condemned Israeli settler violence in the West Bank on Tuesday, explicitly labeling it 'terrorism,' as officials denounced the murder of Palestinian activist Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen, a teacher and key contributor to an Oscar-winning documentary. A French foreign ministry spokesman stated firmly, 'France condemns this murder with the utmost firmness.' He further denounced 'all deliberate acts of violence by extremist settlers against Palestinians multiplying across the West Bank.' Consequently, France demanded Israeli authorities immediately sanction perpetrators acting with 'complete impunity.' Furthermore, officials urged stronger protection for Palestinian civilians facing such attacks. Victim Linked to Oscar-Winning Documentary Palestinian authorities confirmed Israeli settlers killed Hathaleen during an attack on Umm al-Khair village near Hebron on Monday. Notably, Hathaleen resided in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of hamlets south of Hebron declared an Israeli military zone, with his community's struggle against home demolitions featuring prominently in 'No Other Land.' This documentary, co-directed by Israeli Yuval Abraham, won the Best Documentary Oscar in March. Abraham shared an Instagram video showing a settler arguing before shooting Hathaleen in the lungs. Meanwhile, Israeli police confirmed investigating an incident near the Carmel settlement adjacent to Umm al-Khair, noting that one Israeli citizen was arrested for questioning regarding the event. Consequently, tensions remain extremely high across the occupied territory. Approximately three million Palestinians live alongside nearly 500,000 Israeli settlers in the West Bank, though the International law considers these settlements illegal. Casualty Toll Rises Significantly Israeli forces or settlers have killed at least 962 Palestinians in the West Bank since the Gaza war began in October 2023, including both fighters and civilians. Conversely, official Israeli data reports at least 36 Israelis killed there during Palestinian attacks or military operations. This stark contrast highlights the conflict's devastating human cost for both populations. France's strong stance underscores growing international concern over unchecked settler violence. Short link : Post Views: 11
Jordan Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
France brands Israeli settler violence 'terrorism'
PARIS — France on Tuesday condemned the "murder" in the West Bank of a Palestinian activist who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary, describing Israeli settler violence as "terrorism". Palestinian authorities said Israeli settlers killed Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen, a teacher, on Monday. The Israeli police said it was investigating but did not directly comment on the claim that he was killed by settlers. "France condemns this murder with the utmost firmness as well as all deliberate acts of violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population, which are multiplying across the West Bank," a foreign ministry spokesman said. "These acts of violence are acts of terrorism." The spokesman urged Israeli authorities to "immediately sanction the perpetrators of these acts of violence, which continue with complete impunity, and protect Palestinian civilians". The Palestinian Authority's education ministry accused Israeli settlers of killing Hathaleen "during their attack on the village of Umm al-Khair" near Hebron, in the south of the occupied territory. The Israeli police said it was investigating an "incident near Carmel," a settlement neighbouring Umm al-Khair, adding that an Israeli had been arrested for questioning. Awdah Hathaleen was a resident of Masafer Yatta, a string of hamlets on the hills south of Hebron, which have been declared a military zone by Israel. Their efforts to prevent Israeli forces from destroying their homes was the subject of "No Other Land", which won Best Documentary prize at the Oscars in March. Its Israeli co-director, Yuval Abraham, posted a video on Instagram showing a man with a gun in his hand arguing with a group of people, while shouts can be heard in Hebrew and Arabic. "An Israeli settler just shot (Awdah Hathaleen) in the lungs, a remarkable activist who helped us film 'No Other Land' in Masafer Yatta," Abraham wrote. About three million Palestinians live in the West Bank alongside nearly half a million Israelis living in settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Israeli soldiers or settlers have killed at least 962 Palestinians, including fighters and civilians, since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, according to an AFP tally based on PA data.
Gulf Today
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Palestinian activist linked to Oscar-winning film gunned down by Israeli settlers
The Palestinian Authority's education ministry accused Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Monday of killing an activist linked to an Oscar-winning film, while Israeli police said they were investigating the incident. The ministry said on social media that Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen "was shot dead by settlers... during their attack on the village of Umm al-Khair" near Hebron, in the south of the occupied territory. The Israeli police earlier said it was investigating an "incident near Carmel," a settlement neighbouring Umm Al-Khair. Videos posted on social media showed Israeli settler Yinon Levy firing a gun during an altercation with Palestinians in Umm Al-Khair, near the Israel settlement of Carmel, in the south of the occupied West Bank. "An Israeli citizen was detained at the scene and then arrested by police for questioning," a police statement said. "Four Palestinians were arrested by IDF (Israeli military) soldiers in connection with the incident, along with two foreign tourists who were at the scene." "Following the incident, the death of a Palestinian was confirmed; his exact involvement in the incident is being verified," the police added. Awdah Hathaleen was a resident of Masafer Yatta, a string of hamlets located on the hills south of Hebron, which have been declared a military zone by Israel. Their efforts to prevent Israeli forces from destroying their homes was the subject of "No Other Land", which won Best Documentary at the Oscars in March. Its Israeli co-director, Yuval Abraham, posted a video on Instagram showing a man with a gun in his hand arguing with a group of people, while shouts can be heard in Hebrew and Arabic. "An Israeli settler just shot (Awdah Hathaleen) in the lungs, a remarkable activist who helped us film 'No Other Land' in Masafer Yatta," Abraham wrote. About three million Palestinians live in the West Bank alongside nearly half a million Israelis living in settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. At least 962 Palestinians, including many fighters but also many civilians, have been killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. At least 36 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed there in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations, according to official Israeli data. Agence France-Presse
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
France brands Israeli settler violence 'terrorism'
France on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) condemned the "murder" in the West Bank of a Palestinian activist who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary, describing Israeli settler violence as "terrorism". Palestinian authorities said Israeli settlers killed Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen, a teacher, on Monday. The Israeli police said it was investigating but did not directly comment on the claim that he was killed by settlers. "France condemns this murder with the utmost firmness as well as all deliberate acts of violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population, which are multiplying across the West Bank," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. "These acts of violence are acts of terrorism." The spokesman urged Israeli authorities to "immediately sanction the perpetrators of these acts of violence, which continue with complete impunity, and protect Palestinian civilians". The Palestinian Authority's education ministry accused Israeli settlers of killing Hathaleen "during their attack on the village of Umm al-Khair" near Hebron, in the south of the occupied territory. The Israeli police said it was investigating an "incident near Carmel," a settlement neighbouring Umm al-Khair, adding that an Israeli had been arrested for questioning. Awdah Hathaleen was a resident of Masafer Yatta, a string of hamlets on the hills south of Hebron, which have been declared a military zone by Israel. Their efforts to prevent Israeli forces from destroying their homes was the subject of "No Other Land", which won Best Documentary prize at the Oscars in March. Its Israeli co-director, Yuval Abraham, posted a video on Instagram showing a man with a gun in his hand arguing with a group of people, while shouts can be heard in Hebrew and Arabic. "An Israeli settler just shot (Awdah Hathaleen) in the lungs, a remarkable activist who helped us film 'No Other Land' in Masafer Yatta," Abraham wrote. About three million Palestinians live in the West Bank alongside nearly half a million Israelis living in settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Israeli soldiers or settlers have killed at least 962 Palestinians, including fighters and civilians, since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, according to an AFP tally based on PA data. At least 36 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed there in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations, according to official Israeli data.
Straits Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
France brands Israeli settler violence ‘terrorism'
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox PARIS - France condemned on July 29 , the 'murder' in the West Bank of a Palestinian activist who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary, describing Israeli settler violence as 'terrorism'. Palestinian authorities said Israeli settlers killed Mr Awdah Muhammad Hathaleen, a teacher, on July 28 . The Israeli police said it was investigating but did not directly comment on the claim that he was killed by settlers. 'France condemns this murder with the utmost firmness as well as all deliberate acts of violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population, which are multiplying across the West Bank,' a foreign ministry spokesman said. 'These acts of violence are acts of terrorism.' The spokesman urged Israeli authorities to 'immediately sanction the perpetrators of these acts of violence, which continue with complete impunity, and protect Palestinian civilians'. The Palestinian authority's education ministry accused Israeli settlers of killing Mr Hathaleen 'during their attack on the village of Umm al-Khair' near Hebron, in the south of the occupied territory. The Israeli police said it was investigating an 'incident near Carmel', a settlement neighbouring Umm al-Khair, adding that an Israeli had been arrested for questioning. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore Liquidators score victory to recoup over $900 million from scammer Ng Yu Zhi's associates Singapore Man on trial for raping woman who hired him to repair lights in her flat Sport IOC president Kirsty Coventry a 'huge supporter' of Singapore Singapore 7, including child and firefighter, taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat Singapore S'pore can and must meaningfully apply tech like AI in a way that creates jobs for locals: PM Wong Singapore Doctor who forged certificates for aesthetic procedures gets 4 months' jail Mr Hathaleen was a resident of Masafer Yatta, a string of hamlets on the hills south of Hebron, which have been declared a military zone by Israel. Their efforts to prevent Israeli forces from destroying their homes was the subject of No Other Land, which won Best Documentary prize at the Oscars in March 2025. Its Israeli co-director, Mr Yuval Abraham, posted a video on Instagram showing a man with a gun in his hand arguing with a group of people, while shouts can be heard in Hebrew and Arabic. 'An Israeli settler just shot ( Mr Awdah Hathaleen) in the lungs, a remarkable activist who helped us film 'No Other Land' in Masafer Yatta,' Mr Abraham wrote. About three million Palestinians live in the West Bank alongside nearly half a million Israelis living in settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Israeli soldiers or settlers have killed at least 962 Palestinians, including fighters and civilians, since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, according to an AFP tally based on PA data. At least 36 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed there in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations, according to official Israeli data. AFP
