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West Bank tensions rise as Israel moves to transfer policing duties to national authorities, while reports emerge of settler-soldier collusion and trapped civilian families.

Israeli forces have ordered residents of 15 homes in the West Bank village of Qusra to evacuate, sparking intense debate over whether the move targets illegal outposts or civilian displacement.

Settlers torched two mosques and damaged vehicles in the West Bank this weekend, with reports indicating widespread attacks on Palestinian civilians and the use of retaliatory graffiti.

International allies have sanctioned networks linked to West Bank settler violence, while France moves to bar Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, drawing sharp condemnation from Israel.

A recent UN report claims Israeli forces are routinely providing cover for settler violence against Palestinians, raising concerns about military complicity in West Bank confrontations.

Military operations have intensified in the West Bank near Nablus following a clash that left six people dead, sparking reports of increased settler violence alongside official army activity.