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Israeli forces distribute firearms and weapons to settlers
13 October 2023 14:59 BST
Israeli forces have approved and started the distribution of firearms and weapons for around 26,000 Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and in Israel.
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir distributed assault rifles to ‘civilian security teams’ and also said that he has directed the Ministry of National Security to purchase more than 10,000 firearms.
Today alone, nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.