https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-lawmaker-smashes-palestinian-monument-in-west-bankContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-lawmaker-smashes-palestinian-monument-in-west-bankhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-lawmaker-smashes-palestinian-monument-in-west-bank#u49627Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:01:22 +0000Knesset member Zvi Sukkot used a sledgehammer to vandalize a Palestinian memorial in the West Bank while under military escort. The IDF condemned the actions of Sukkot and his aides as "deceptively and manipulatively" executed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by telling the coalition lawmaker not to take the law into his own hands. The incident has drawn criticism for undermining Israeli law and security, while analysis suggests it highlights the systemic role of the military in settler violence.Why it mattersThe West Bank remains a flashpoint for conflict between Israeli