Jewish settlers in Hebron bear more responsibility for recent unrest in the West Bank town than Palestinian residents, Israel’s deputy defense minister said during a visit there. Jewish settler leaders refused to meet with Ephraim Sneh, who toured the area with Israel Defense Force commanders.
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