In Hebron, the most populous city in the West Bank, Palestinians say they live “in a cage” Since October 7, the number of military posts has almost doubled in this part of the city. The profile of the soldiers stationed here has changed.
We now have many uniformed and armed settlers, some of whom are known for their violence and fanaticism. The same settlers who for years harassed, mistreated, in different ways, often with impunity, are now the people who have military uniforms and have army-issued weapons.