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Israeli soldiers block access to village invaded by settlers

Emily Gordine
June 6, 2025

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers blocked two Oscar-winning filmmakers as they tried to show international journalists an invaded village. Israel has announced it will build 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, against international law.

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