Overnight, a group of Israeli settlers entered the Palestinian city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank and were filmed dancing and singing at the tomb of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph).
The incident, which occurred under the apparent protection of the Israeli army, has raised tensions in the region as Palestinians view the entry of settlers into the city as a provocative act.
Eyewitnesses reported that hundreds of settlers made their way to the tomb, which is a significant religious site for both Muslims and Jews.
The Israeli military facilitated their entry, a move that has sparked outrage among Palestinians who see the presence of settlers in the area as an illegal occupation.
Video footage circulated online shows settlers dancing and chanting, seemingly celebrating their presence at the tomb.
The incident follows a pattern of settler visits to religious sites in the West Bank, which often lead to clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces. The area surrounding Prophet Yusuf’s tomb has been a flash point for violence in the past, with frequent confrontations during these visits.
Palestinian officials have condemned these visits, stating that they violate the sanctity of religious sites and exacerbate an already tense situation.
The Palestinian Authority has called for international intervention, accusing Israel of allowing settlers to act with impunity in Palestinian cities. They argue that such actions further complicate the already fragile situation in the West Bank, where tensions have been rising due to the ongoing occupation and expansion of settlements
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