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Israel re-establishes closed West Banksettlement, defying growing international protests

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

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BBC News21 Aug 2026, 05:00 amUpdated 3d ago1 min readMiddle EastMiddle East

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Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

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Source: BBC News. Published 21 Aug 2026, 05:00 am.

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