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Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks

  • Israel closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-resident Israelis, saying the move aims to curb rising settler violence and protect residents.
  • Taybeh is one of the few remaining Christian villages in the West Bank and is home to the well-known Taybeh Brewing Co., a popular regional microbrewery.
  • The situation has drawn international attention: a U.N. inquiry criticized Israeli authorities over settler attacks (a finding Israel disputes), and some Western countries have sanctioned settler groups.
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