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settlers



NOUN
pioneer
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Some of the first soldiers to arrive at the scene were even filmed praying with the settlers.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The situation in Qusra began on Sunday when settlers blocked the road to the Palestinian families' gates and cut off their power and water supplies.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Palestinian security camera video shared with the BBC showed confrontations between Israeli soldiers and border police and a large crowd of settlers.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The Israeli military said security forces dismantled two illegal outposts set up by settlers near the villages of Qusra and Jalud.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

For example, in Problems in American Democracy the other day, Mr. Weiner asked him what kind of homes early American settlers lived in, and John said tree huts.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel



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