Page 23 | Should the international community sanction Israel over settler violence in West Bank?

FloralDeerPattern · 2026-03-19T20:03:33+00:00

The problem of Israeli terrorism is getting worse and worse. Just over the past few weeks amongst other things Israeli terrorists have killed multiple people, commited sexual assault, beaten and threatened to rape young Palestinian girls, continually attacked the residents and property of the only remaining fully Christian town in the West Bank, stolen 100s of sheep from the Bedouin community, beaten activists who are there to provide a protective presence to Palestinians, set fire to property. Palestinians don't have the right to defend themselves from this violent, rapidly escalating Israeli terrorism. They can't arrest and detain the Israeli terrorists. They are sitting ducks with no means of protecting themselves from beatings and sexual violence. Is it time that the international community steps in and sanctions Israel until they can control their obvious terrorism problem? What else can be done to try and protect innocent people from this escalating Israeli violence?

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 17:34

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 17:17

The settlers are state sanctioned terrorists, but perhaps you think they are a “nicer class of terrorists” because they are Israeli?
Are the IRGC invading other Countries and carrying out ethnic cleansing? If not then it’s not a comparable situation is it? Also as has been pointed out many many many times our Government are not supporting or helping to fund the actions of the IRGC are they?

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The settlers are awful people and I would have no issue with guilty individuals being sanctioned by the international community. But actually I do think they are better than a terrorist government murdering their own people, yes. Nothing to do with them being Israeli or not Israeli.

Yes the IRGC are invading other countries via their proxies like Hamas. They invaded Israel and would love to carry out genocide on the Israeli people if they could.

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 17:25

FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 16:32

No, I started this thread and I'm pretty sure it's the one that I want to post on. Thanks though ❤️

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I agreed with you on page 3 that the Settler violence in the West Bank is not acceptable. I also agreed with you on page 8 that Israel should be criticised for what is happening with the Settlers. Though I agreed with you twice, you don't seem to like me engaging with "your thread".

Despite your comment about people coming out of the woodwork who have "absolutely nothing to say about the relentless violent attacks by Israeli 'settlers' against innocent civillians" - I don't actually see anyone disagreeing with you that the attacks are to be condemned.

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 17:17

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:18

I think it’s deluded for anyone to think the Israel government is worse than the IRGC even for people who are very anti Israel.

So no, it isn’t fair to single Israel out. There is a reason the UK government is making it illegal in this country to actively support the IRGC. It’s because they are terrorists.

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The settlers are state sanctioned terrorists, but perhaps you think they are a “nicer class of terrorists” because they are Israeli?
Are the IRGC invading other Countries and carrying out ethnic cleansing? If not then it’s not a comparable situation is it? Also as has been pointed out many many many times our Government are not supporting or helping to fund the actions of the IRGC are they?

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 16:32

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:26

There we go then - why accuse others of “coming out of the woodwork” when you only want to post on one thread where you think everyone should be attacking Israel and not mentioning other countries.

A tip for you: the thread you want is called This is the reality of what Israel is doing. On that thread you can indulge the fantasy that Israel is uniquely awful if that’s what you’re looking for.

They are on part 7 and get pretty much left to it.

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No, I started this thread and I'm pretty sure it's the one that I want to post on. Thanks though ❤️

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Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:26

FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 16:15

I don't post anywhere but on this thread on this board anymore. I was sick of reporting abuse directed towards me and figured as has proven to be true that a thread about Israeli violence would be free from those posters who never have anything at all to say about that apart from a weak 'obviously I'm against that but....'

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There we go then - why accuse others of “coming out of the woodwork” when you only want to post on one thread where you think everyone should be attacking Israel and not mentioning other countries.

A tip for you: the thread you want is called This is the reality of what Israel is doing. On that thread you can indulge the fantasy that Israel is uniquely awful if that’s what you’re looking for.

They are on part 7 and get pretty much left to it.

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:18

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 16:12

It’s absolutely fair to single Israel out (particularly on threads about the Middle East) for reasons that have been explained many times.

Our Government’s reluctance to act is down to the power of lobbying and money money money! Their action (supplying military equipment to Israel), or lack of it (not placing sanctions), has to be on their own conscience, they can’t blame anyone else.

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I think it’s deluded for anyone to think the Israel government is worse than the IRGC even for people who are very anti Israel.

So no, it isn’t fair to single Israel out. There is a reason the UK government is making it illegal in this country to actively support the IRGC. It’s because they are terrorists.

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 16:15

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:11

Well it’s also fascinating how so many posters only come out of the woodwork when it’s Israel being criticised and have nothing to say about terrorists like the IRGC or Hamas when they do stuff like kill their own people or steal aid from them.

I’ve made it quite clear I’m against the Settlers from early on in this thread but I don’t see you criticising anyone but Israelis 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I don't post anywhere but on this thread on this board anymore. I was sick of reporting abuse directed towards me and figured as has proven to be true that a thread about Israeli violence would be free from those posters who never have anything at all to say about that apart from a weak 'obviously I'm against that but....'

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MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 16:14

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Yes I agree and you are right, but closing military bases (or actually just refusing access to them for now), might be the very difficult and brave kind of decision that our Government should take. They won’t though, how shameful!

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 16:12

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 14:42

Well ... objectively it's not fair to only criticise Israel.

Admittedly Israel should be criticised for what is happening with the Settlers. But antisemitism is the new hot potato politically, which means that UK leaders don't want to risk being accused of it.

They will turn a blind eye to things that should be called out for fear of being labelled antisemitic (we saw it previously with the fear of being labelled Islamophobic).

An unintended consequence of the rise in antisemitic violence in the UK.

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It’s absolutely fair to single Israel out (particularly on threads about the Middle East) for reasons that have been explained many times.

Our Government’s reluctance to act is down to the power of lobbying and money money money! Their action (supplying military equipment to Israel), or lack of it (not placing sanctions), has to be on their own conscience, they can’t blame anyone else.

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 16:11

Even Mike Huckabee is speaking out against the seige being carried out by Israelis - “Actions by those who carried out this horrific act of terror meant to intimidate and harass this family are disgusting,”

5 days ago Israelis began their seige by blocking the doors to prevent the family from leaving. Then they shut out their water and electricity and have prevented food and water from reaching the family. All because they want them out of their home so they can take over the land.

The IDF have managed to flatten half of Gaza but they can't stop what the Israeli government describe as a 'handful' of violent settlers from attacking this family 🤔

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Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 16:11

FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 15:20

I have to say it's mad how so many posters can quickly come out of the woodwork to discuss protesters but have absolutely nothing to say about the relentless violent attacks by Israeli 'settlers' against innocent civillians supported by the Israeli government and the British government as per the thread subject. Fascinating.

Well it’s also fascinating how so many posters only come out of the woodwork when it’s Israel being criticised and have nothing to say about terrorists like the IRGC or Hamas when they do stuff like kill their own people or steal aid from them.

I’ve made it quite clear I’m against the Settlers from early on in this thread but I don’t see you criticising anyone but Israelis 🤷🏼‍♀️

Martymcfly24 · 13/08/2026 15:32

FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 15:20

I have to say it's mad how so many posters can quickly come out of the woodwork to discuss protesters but have absolutely nothing to say about the relentless violent attacks by Israeli 'settlers' against innocent civillians supported by the Israeli government and the British government as per the thread subject. Fascinating.

And they will always use the tag words October 7th and Hamas even though the discussion is about the violence and displacement by the terrorists supported by the Israeli government.

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 15:20

I have to say it's mad how so many posters can quickly come out of the woodwork to discuss protesters but have absolutely nothing to say about the relentless violent attacks by Israeli 'settlers' against innocent civillians supported by the Israeli government and the British government as per the thread subject. Fascinating.

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 15:17

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 15:06

The anti Israel protests started immediately Hamas attacked them is the flaw in your argument @FloralDeerPattern

Israel were bombing Gaza on Oct 7 2023 at 7am GMT,did the protests start before then?

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CowboyBuilders · 13/08/2026 15:08

oopsBSoD · 13/08/2026 15:06

Yeah, it's not like people are even saying bomb Israel, perform a coup, send the army in etc

People absolutely do say that.

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Indeed. Some even praised and cheered on October 7th 🤔

Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 15:06

The anti Israel protests started immediately Hamas attacked them is the flaw in your argument @FloralDeerPattern

oopsBSoD · 13/08/2026 15:06

FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 14:55

Yeah, it's not like people are even saying bomb Israel, perform a coup, send the army in etc like the pro war lot do about Iran(and only about Iran weirdly enough, it seems exceptionising Iran is just fine) literally all people want is for our governments to stop sending them weapons and stop supporting illegal settlements. It's hardly exceptionalising when there are sanctions on Russia for instance, nobody was asking British Russians for their feelings on the harshness of sanctions and if they felt singled out. It's bonkers. If the government would have done the right thing in the beginning like they did with Russia instead of trying to gaslight the general public into believing that Israel's behaviour was fine and jolly then all of these protests never would have happened.

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Yeah, it's not like people are even saying bomb Israel, perform a coup, send the army in etc

People absolutely do say that.

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 14:55

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 13:34

It all makes me sick to my stomach. So many people defend Israel over and over again, whining that’s it’s “not fair to only criticise Israel” as though we should all look politely the other way as it’s offends them to hear this shit being called out!
And our prime minister is keeping jolly quiet about it all isn’t he - what a bloody suprise 🙄🙄

Yeah, it's not like people are even saying bomb Israel, perform a coup, send the army in etc like the pro war lot do about Iran(and only about Iran weirdly enough, it seems exceptionising Iran is just fine) literally all people want is for our governments to stop sending them weapons and stop supporting illegal settlements. It's hardly exceptionalising when there are sanctions on Russia for instance, nobody was asking British Russians for their feelings on the harshness of sanctions and if they felt singled out. It's bonkers. If the government would have done the right thing in the beginning like they did with Russia instead of trying to gaslight the general public into believing that Israel's behaviour was fine and jolly then all of these protests never would have happened.

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Twiglets1 · 13/08/2026 14:42

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 13:34

It all makes me sick to my stomach. So many people defend Israel over and over again, whining that’s it’s “not fair to only criticise Israel” as though we should all look politely the other way as it’s offends them to hear this shit being called out!
And our prime minister is keeping jolly quiet about it all isn’t he - what a bloody suprise 🙄🙄

Well ... objectively it's not fair to only criticise Israel.

Admittedly Israel should be criticised for what is happening with the Settlers. But antisemitism is the new hot potato politically, which means that UK leaders don't want to risk being accused of it.

They will turn a blind eye to things that should be called out for fear of being labelled antisemitic (we saw it previously with the fear of being labelled Islamophobic).

An unintended consequence of the rise in antisemitic violence in the UK.

MissyB1 · 13/08/2026 13:34

It all makes me sick to my stomach. So many people defend Israel over and over again, whining that’s it’s “not fair to only criticise Israel” as though we should all look politely the other way as it’s offends them to hear this shit being called out!
And our prime minister is keeping jolly quiet about it all isn’t he - what a bloody suprise 🙄🙄

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FloralDeerPattern · 13/08/2026 12:08

It's a really awful situation there. I have to say I've totally lost hope that anyone will step in and do anything meaningful at this stage. Reading about and seeing videos about those poor families who are under siege by the 'settlers' with the help of the IDF, it's dreadful. Cutting off water and electricity trying to starve them out of their homes so they can take them over. I can't imagine how terrifying it must be for them and the soul crushing knowledge that the inevitable will happen, they will lose their homes and their land like 1000s before then and there is nothing they can about but pray that they don't lose their lives too.

All of this is playing out in front of the world's media and no foreign governments are acting, Israel are still the good guys and its just a few rogue settlers causing all of this harm, what can you, let's wait for the Israeli elections and see what happens 🤷‍♀️

Labour friends of Israel say that sanctions "will rightly be perceived within the UK Jewish community as a further example of the government singling out and targeting Israel for punitive action and harsh rhetoric." and that "a boycott of all trade with settlements is practically and politically impossible" so instead the government should wait for the elections and "urge the next Israeli government to remove illegal settlement outposts, halt settlement expansion outside the major blocs; issue more building permits for Palestinians in Area C; and expand Palestinian autonomous areas".
Suggesting that they don't see an issue with the major settlement blocs even though they are clearly illegal and they want to continue supporting them.

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Martymcfly24 · 13/08/2026 10:52

@Ellen2shoes I don't feel hopeful either. The behavior of the terrorists that are supported by the Israeli government is beyond belief. I cannot understand how you can support a government who does this.

Martymcfly24 · 13/08/2026 10:50

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN882V5MN/

Knesset member Omar Cassif

"This is part of the extermination project"

Squeezingwildoranges · 13/08/2026 09:59

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-charges-settler-palestinian-activists-killing-rare-indictment-2026-08-06/

Everyone saw the video. I wonder if he's found guilty whether the charge will be as severe as the soldier who murdered Ahmad Manasrah in 2019 for trying to help a family in a car crash. 3 months unpaid leave!