The West Bank's Forgotten Front
Reports out of Al Jazeera confirm further explosions in Gaza, alongside a disturbing surge in settler attacks across the West Bank, leaving at least 54 Palestinians wounded. This simultaneous pressure, largely unexamined by mainstream outlets, paints a picture of a coordinated strategy, not isolated incidents. For decades, Western media has framed settler violence as an unfortunate byproduct,
rather than an integral part, of the occupation. Yet, records from human rights organizations like B'Tselem consistently document state complicity, showing how the Israeli military often provides protection or stands by during these assaults. This pattern mirrors the historical expansion of settlements, which began accelerating after the 1967 occupation, systematically displacing Palestinians
under the guise of 'security.' The current violence is bankrolled by millions in tax-deductible donations from the United States, flowing through organizations like Friends of Bet El Institutions and the Hebron Fund, as detailed by IRS filings. This funding, totaling over $200 million between 2000 and 2017 alone, directly supports the infrastructure of settler expansion and extremist groups,
creating a financial pipeline for ethnic cleansing under the watchful eye of Western governments. Ignoring the coordinated nature of these attacks and their financial backers prevents any meaningful push for accountability. The 'settler violence' narrative is not a distraction from Gaza; it's the other arm of the same imperial project, a methodical land grab sustained by foreign aid and political