https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-right-israeli-lawmaker-damages-palestinian-memorial-with-sledgehammerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-right-israeli-lawmaker-damages-palestinian-memorial-with-sledgehammerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-right-israeli-lawmaker-damages-palestinian-memorial-with-sledgehammer#u49479Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:02:19 +0000Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot, escorted by soldiers, used a sledgehammer to damage a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sukkot's actions have sparked concerns over settler violence and the role of the Israeli military in protecting him.Why it mattersThe incident highlights the tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military's role in escorting Sukkot and allowing him to carry out the attack has raised questions about t