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Ex-Israeli PM Bennett calls attacks on Palestinians 'Jewish terrorism'
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Ex-Israeli PM Bennett calls attacks on Palestinians 'Jewish terrorism'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized attacks on Palestinian homes where residents are present, labeling them as 'Jewish terrorism.' Speaking at the Besheva conference, Bennett emphasized that such actions, whether motivated by nationalism or other factors, should be condemned. His remarks occurred ahead of Israel's upcoming general elections on October 27, which feature Netanyahu's Likud party facing challenges from figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Bennett himself. The comments align with increased violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, including arson, assault, and property destruction. International organizations and rights groups have expressed concern over the lack of accountability for these incidents, while Palestinians face ongoing displacement due to continued settlement expansion, which is deemed illegal under international law.

A Palestinian girl and her father were killed in an Israeli strike on their car in western Gaza City on September 6, the day she returned to school for the new academic year, Palestinian medical officials said. The victims were identified as Wafaa Akila and her father, Youssef. Their bodies were taken to Al-Shifa Hospital. Images circulated after the strike showing Wafaa’s schoolbooks, notebooks and other supplies scattered beside the wreckage. The Israeli military stated its forces had targeted a Hamas militant and were examining the outcome of the strike. Although formal classes in Gaza are scheduled to begin later in September, some schools and alternative learning centers had already reopened. Many school buildings remain unusable, forcing children to attend lessons in temporary facilities, often in tents. Separately, an Israeli settler attack on the village of Hajja, east of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, killed a Palestinian man and wounded two others late on September 6. Omar Mohammed Toubasi, 20, died after being shot in the head, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported another man was shot in the chest and a 17-year-old boy in the thigh. In East Jerusalem, two Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian man, breaking his arm and seriously injuring one of his eyes, the Jerusalem Governorate said. He underwent surgery following the attack. An eight-year-old Palestinian girl, Wafaa Akila, was killed alongside her father in an Israeli strike on Gaza City on Sunday, hours after she attended the first day of the new school year. The attack wounded six other Palestinians, according to medical officials at Al-Shifa hospital. Photographs shared before the strike showed Wafaa smiling in a blue school uniform and giving a thumbs-up on her first day back at school. Images from the aftermath showed her schoolbooks and supplies scattered across the charred wreckage of the vehicle. The Israeli Defense Forces insisted the attack was targeting a "Hamas militant." Footage published by Drop Site News showed men at the scene holding strands of the child's hair. One man said, "This is all that’s left, world." Another said, "There has been no ceasefire. Every day there are massacres. Every day there is killing. Every day children are dying." "Enough of this abandonment." Online reactions expressed outrage over the attacks, highlighting the ongoing civilian casualties despite claims of a ceasefire. Some posts noted that Wafaa never made it to her second day of school. A tweet read, "Yesterday was nine-year-old Wafaa Yousef Akila’s first day of the new school year in Gaza. After finishing school, she went with her father, Yousef Akila, to buy school supplies for the…"

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Hurriyet Daily News logoHurriyet Daily NewsParty-alignedProgressiveFactual 85Objective 759/7/2026
Palestinian girl killed in Gaza strike on first day back at school

A Palestinian girl named Wafaa Akila was killed in an Israeli airstrike on her car in western Gaza City on September 6, the same day she returned to school for the new academic year. The strike also killed her father, Youssef. Medical officials confirmed the deaths, and images showed her school supplies scattered near the wreckage. The Israeli military stated they targeted a Hamas militant and are reviewing the incident. Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, an Israeli settler attacked a village, killing a 20-year-old man and wounding two others. In East Jerusalem, two Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian man, causing serious injuries.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Israeli airstrikes and settler attacks as deliberate acts of violence against civilians, emphasizing civilian casualties and the impact on education. It highlights the humanitarian consequences and uses terms like 'Israeli strike' and 'settler attack,' which carry specific con

Why factuality (85): The article reports a Palestinian girl and her father killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sept. 6, citing Palestinian medical officials. It includes details from the scene, such as school supplies found at the site, and mentions the Israeli military's statement about targeting a Hamas milita

Why objectivity (75): The article presents both the Israeli military's statement and the Palestinian perspective, but there is a slight bias toward the Palestinian casualties and the impact on education. The inclusion of multiple incidents (Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem) suggests a broader narrative, which can be seen

Daily Sabah logoDaily SabahParty-alignedProgressiveFactual 85Objective 659/7/2026
Ex-Israeli PM Bennett calls attacks on Palestinians 'Jewish terrorism'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized attacks on Palestinian homes where residents are present, labeling them as 'Jewish terrorism.' Speaking at the Besheva conference, Bennett emphasized that such actions, whether motivated by nationalism or other factors, should be condemned. His remarks occurred ahead of Israel's upcoming general elections on October 27, which feature Netanyahu's Likud party facing challenges from figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Bennett himself. The comments align with increased violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, including arson, assault, and property destruction. International organizations and rights groups have expressed concern over the lack of accountability for these incidents, while Palestinians face ongoing displacement due to continued settlement expansion, which is deemed illegal under international law.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through the lens of condemning violent actions by Israelis toward Palestinians, using strong language ('Jewish terrorism') to highlight perceived injustice. While Bennett is a right-wing figure, the article emphasizes criticism of Israeli actions rather than defending or

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports Bennett's statements calling certain actions 'Jewish terrorism' and provides context about the timing relative to the election and increased settler violence. However, it does not clarify whether Bennett was referring to Israeli military actions or settler violence, wh

Why objectivity (65): The article uses terms like 'illegal Israeli settlers' and mentions 'occupiers,' which may imply bias toward Palestinian perspectives. It also frames the situation with language suggesting a lack of accountability from Israel, potentially influencing reader perception.

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