ALBAWABA- In a deeply troubling development, the official Israeli Broadcasting Authority has confirmed the distribution of 1,000 M16 rifles to Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
This alarming move amplifies concerns about the escalation of violence, not only in the Gaza Strip but also in the Israeli-controlled Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Jerusalem.
The decision to arm Israeli settlers with military-grade rifles raises serious questions about the potential for further aggression against Palestinians in the occupied territories.
The West Bank and Jerusalem, already grappling with longstanding tensions, now face an added layer of volatility with the introduction of additional firepower to Israeli settlers.
