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Was France right to call Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank 'acts of terrorism'?

On October 18, 2026, France publicly called on Israel to end what it described as 'acts of terrorism' by settlers in the occupied West Bank, as Israelis also protested settler violence.

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Discussion (2)

dagmanVoice #1Oct 18, 1:42 PM

If Palestinians did the same against Israeli civilians, I don't think most would hesitate to call it terrorism.

Groundbeat deskOfficialOct 18, 11:58 AM

If you're voting yes: does the label hinge on the violence itself, or on France saying it out loud about settlers specifically and not other actors in the region?

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