Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in West Bank attack near Ramallah
Israeli settlers killed at least two Palestinians and injured five others in an attack on the town of Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, July 20, 2026. According to Al Jazeera sources, the settlers were attempting to steal sheep and were operating under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. Eyewitnesses told Al Jazeera that Israeli occupation soldiers aided and protected the settlers, who then fired on residents; evidence of bullet casings and sound bombs was found at the scene.
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✓ Verified
- ✓At least two Palestinians were killed in Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah on July 20, 2026. (Source: Al Jazeera English, corroborated by 32+ US MSM articles)
- ✓Five additional Palestinians were injured in the attack. (Source: Al Jazeera English, corroborated by 32+ US MSM articles)
- ✓The incident occurred in the occupied West Bank. (Source: Al Jazeera English, corroborated by 32+ US MSM articles)
~ Interpretation
- ~Settlers were attempting to steal sheep during the incident. (Source: Al Jazeera eyewitness accounts)
- ~Israeli occupation soldiers aided and protected the settlers. (Source: Al Jazeera eyewitness accounts, characterized by sources as direct participation)
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