Religious Israeli Activists Protect Palestinians in West Bank

A small group of Israeli activists, many of them religious Jews, are traveling periodically into the occupied West Bank to shield Palestinian residents from increasing violence by settler groups. Motivated by faith, the movement confronts fellow Jews who support or participate in the assaults. The activists report that they intervene to prevent attacks, provide assistance, and document incidents. Their actions represent a rare domestic opposition to settler aggression and highlight internal divisions within Israeli society regarding the treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territories.