Soldier television. British press. Journalists. Step outside, please. 0k. Come. Stand over here. Thank you. Reporters israelis woke up today to find their worst nightmares had come true. Qui sinfiltrait en plusieurs endroits du territoire israelien. This marks the most significant hit in israel in decades. Families were killed, revellers at a Music Festival were shot and civilians were terrorised. An unprecedented attack by Palestinian Militants on israeli territory. President biden In This Moment of tragedy, i want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere that the United States stands with israel. October 7th, 2023, was the Bloodiest Day in israels history. Armed palestinian gunmen launched a brutal attack, killing around 1,200 men, women and children. Over 250 more were taken hostage. Prime minister Netanyahu Israel is at war. We didnt want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. We will exact a price that will be remembered by them and israels other enemies for decades to come. The attack was carried out by hamas, a designated terrorist group. In response, the Israeli Military invaded gaza The Small Strip of Palestinian Land thats controlled by hamas. But the International Court ofjustice has ordered israel to take all measures within its power to prevent its forces from committing acts that violate the Un Convention on genocide. More than 3a,000 palestinians have been killed so far and a famine is said to be imminent. Israels commitment to International Law. Is unwavering. The charge of genocide levelled against israel is not only false, its outrageous. While the world has been focused on the actions of the Israeli Military in gaza, theres another section of Palestinian Territory thats had far less scrutiny the west bank. Its partially run by the Palestinian Authority but the Israeli Military has been here for decades, known as the occupation. Since october 7th, that military has drastically increased its operations here. Israel says it has the most moral army in the world. But now record numbers of children have been killed here. Gunshot. Violence is surging. So how is that army conducting itself in the west bank . So the Israeli Soldiers stopped us at gunpoint and theyre saying that we cant go any further right now. Erm, they do not want press entering any closer to any of the activities that theyre doing. For the next 45 hours, the Israeli Military continues their operation in tulkarm camp. Eventually they withdraw. Injured civilians begin to emerge, some carrying the flags of armed groups, including hamas. The palestinians are here to bury their dead. Gunfire. So theres this Funeral Procession through the camp right now. It seems like most of the guys in camp. Gunfire. Have come here to come and bury the seven people who died in the last couple of days whilst this israeli raid is going on. And theyre now heading to the cemetery to go and bury them. Away from the funeral, this is our first chance to get inside tulkarm camp to see the aftermath of the operation. What was it like waking up and seeing your street like this this morning . Everythings gone. There is nothing left. They came to the. They came to the house, break the screens and the televisions. Your tv� s gone . Yeah. Your games . They shot everything. There was another soldier, he had a knife and he was threatening us and telling us to look the other direction. That must have been really scary. Yes. What was going through your mind . Nothing. I wasjust scared. Just scared, holding my brothers hand, telling him theres nothing to be afraid of. Hes telling me and im telling him. I just. They make me so mad. Oh, wow. Inside one home, a family tells us their mural of al aqsa mosque, one of the holiest sites in islam, has been defaced. The adjoining wall has october 7th sprayed on it, all, apparently, by Israeli Soldiers. Were you in here when they came in . We sent the Israeli Military pictures of the graffiti. They said its contrary to what they expect from their soldiers. They also said they would review any complaints about civilians being threatened. Theres widespread destruction in house after house. Its all part of what the Israeli Military says was a counterterrorism operation, where they claim hidden explosives were present. An israeli soldier was seriously injured in the fighting and a video was released showing what they said they seized weapons and hundreds of explosive devices. They said they searched a thousand buildings and interrogated hundreds of suspects. But whats also clear is civilians are being impacted. Palestinian fighters see their role as resisting Israeli Military occupation. They confronted the army in the camp. This guy witnessed. The killing of one of the fighters down here. He doesnt want to show his face cos hes a bit nervous but im going to follow him and see what hes got to show us. 0k. 0h, theres a lot of blood. This must have been where he was shot. The man who was killed here is being talked about throughout the camp. Some claim he was being abused by the soldiers. So, someone who was nearbyjust showed me these photos that they took, where you can see hes here. His body looks like at this point theyve used these brown and black bits of fabric here to tie his feet together. Now his body appears to have been dragged further down the stairs with a cable attached to his feet. So we dont know exactly whats been going on here. Were going to go and talk to some of the people inside. They greet each other. So what happened here . You were here the last couple of days . They peed on it . We asked the Israeli Military about the treatment of the body. They said upon examining the body, explosives were found and that they had to restrain his hands and feet to ensure their own safety. They didnt comment on allegations of him being urinated on, beaten and dragged. While the fighter likely posed a threat, there are serious questions about the behaviour of the Israeli Soldiers in this incident. Many palestinians here say theyre being subjected to a campaign of revenge by the Israeli Military for the hamas october 7th attacks. Israel built a barrier to separate itself from the west bank but its military still operates inside as part of an occupation. To understand why, you need to go back generations. In 1917, the British Government declared public support for creating a home for the jewish people from across the world in palestine. It was known as the balfour declaration. The british would occupy palestine for almost 30 years before handing the matter over to the un. In 19118, following the horrors of the holocaust, the state of israel was born. Archive palestine lies shattered by bombs and strewn with death. Victorious haganah troops have driven the arabs out of the beleaguered city. Hundreds of thousands of palestinians, who made up the majority of the population here, were displaced from their land. Well, these people, i as the result of the war in palestine, have either fled or been expelled. From their homes and their livelihoods. Generations then grew up in neighbouring countries and in Refugee Camps like tulkarm and others. Today, these camps look like Concrete Slums and some have become a hotbed for palestinian fighters. But it wasnt until 1967, during whats known as the six day war, that the Israeli Military would take control of the west bank, starting the military occupation. But the takeover has not been without incident. There were demonstrations by palestinian arabs. In the � 90s, american president bill clinton hosted the signing of the oslo accords, which saw both sides formally recognise each other for the first time. Many palestinians hoped this would lead to the establishment of their own state, and israel promised a staged withdrawal from some of the areas it occupied. But the Peace Process collapsed. Today, the Israeli Military has expanded its control over most of the west bank and regularly enters areas that are meant to be run by the Palestinian Authority. This has a Lasting Impact on the everyday lives of palestinians and their ability to be free and equal. For months, we tried to meet and speak with the Israeli Military about their role in the west bank, but they repeatedly declined to be interviewed. Former soldiers, some of whom believe wholeheartedly in the mission of the Israeli Military, and others who actively question it, have decided to talk. What they have to say is an unvarnished account. Understanding the west bank is really understanding the conflict in many ways. Some Fear Reprisals for speaking to us so theyve asked to conceal their identity. I want these former soldiers to help me understand the Israeli Military� s conduct and how that might affect palestinians. The lives of palestinians i are affected by the military so severely. I think it would be hard i to feel like you can safely walk around in your village,. Knowing that there are soldiers there or that they could be there. I any building and any house, in theory, is hostile to you, and you cant really trust anyone. And its a horrible feeling. I do trust the intelligence that i was given. There are threats in places that you wouldnt have thought and you cant be naive. Jo Hundreds Of Thousands of kids grew up with this experience. The treatment of the Israeli Citizens is going to be very different to the treatment of potential terrorists. The fundamental obligation of the idf is to protect the citizens of israel. Which, in the west bank, is the settlers. Which is, in the west bank, the settlers. There are over half a million jewish settlers living inside the west bank. Theyre said to control 40 of the territory and thats increasing. The settlements they live in are considered illegal under International Law and an obstacle to peace. They sit on land that could be used to form a palestinian state. What used to be a Fringe Movement has now reached the highest levels of government, influencing not only the role the Military Plays but also the future of this conflict. Many here want to expand settlements and the government is supporting that. Since the start of 2024, more than 2,500 acres of land in the west bank has been seized. Some of that may be used to build settler homes. Itll be the armys job to protect them. Others want to go even further and Build Settlements Inside War torn gaza. All the arabs will go. All over the world. Arabs will not stay. After the 7th of october, no arab can stay here. What is yourjustification for calling for the total erasure of an entire population and the replacement of that population with jewish settlers . When you saw the massacre that took place, and you saw it, then your heart felt pain, and now you forget it. For this massacre, they will pay. The Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, is dependent upon religious nationalists and the Settler Community for his own survival. Singing its brought him international criticism, including from his biggest ally, the United States. A major obstacle to peace is israeli Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists and the settlers in the west bank. Since october 7th, thousands of settlers have been armed and drafted into the army. At the same time, theres been a rise in attacks on palestinians by settlers, some wearing military uniforms and carrying military issued guns. These attacks are particularly common here in the south hebron hills. On one hilltop sits a Settler Outpost away from their more established communities, and a man who lives here with his family has agreed to meet us. What was here . What is it . Aruin or. . Since october 7th, hes been patrolling the area with a weapon issued by the military. Wow. Did you build this yourself . So how many of you live out here . Ok, so theres three of you guys . Three families . Three families in one. So youre here for ideological reasons, to keep the arabs out . There has been a big spike in Settler Attacks, violent Settler Attacks towards palestinians recently. I mean, including here, right . Theres been a massive spike. And especially since october 7th. I mean, last year was the most violent year on record for Settler Attacks. This is according to yesh din, the israeli human rights group. Its also according to the un. Is that not slightly racist rhetoric, to say that its their culture that believes in. . Can you understand why, i mean, you know, palestinians around here might feel scared . They know you have the military in your pocket, you can call them at any point. For shem tov, living on this land is about maintaining an israeli presence here. He sees his settlement as a front line in the defence of the israeli state. But his ability to live here is dependent on the Israeli Military. Two days later, we return to meet palestinians near the settlement. They say theyve held and cultivated this land for generations. So weve just got here to the point where the shepherd and the other palestinians are in, erm. It seems like the military has also arrived. And this is the settler we were with just the other day. Things have gotten quite tense here. The Israeli Military is in between the settler that we were with, who claims that this is his land, and these palestinians, who are saying that they have the right to work this land themselves. You called the military . Why . Theyre saying that you stole all their olive trees. Theyre also saying that according to the courts, this land belongs to them. According to the army, its yours . Theyre shoving them. Stop whats happening with this guy . I think its because hes in pain. It seems like youre only arresting and getting rid of the palestinians who say that this is their land. As the majority of soldiers leave, our producer sara gets a phone call from a Palestinian Family nearby. They say theyre being attacked by settlers. Whats happened . It seems like theyve disconnected. The lines cut. Hes there. Isee him. What are you doing . This guys got a metal pole in his hand. This guys got a gun. Whats happening . Dont touch me. Dont, dont. Give my phone back hey give my phone back can i have my phone . Please, this is my phone. Give my phone back. Im going, im going. Im going. Were going can you ask them to start walking away . Are you 0k . What was happening just before we came . 0k, guys, theyre still behind us. Get everyone in the car, please, quickly as possible. Everyone in the car. Come on. Weve realised that two of the men from shem tov� s settlement are coming after us with weapons. Everyone in the car. Guys. Hello. Just as they get closer, a soldier pulls up in his car. 0k . Hi. Weve just been attacked by settlers. He goes to confront the two men. You cant do anything cos theyre israeli civilians . But theyjust came up and started harassing these guys and then snatched my phone and threatened us with a metal pole and a gun. If that had been a palestinian, would you arrest them . Theres a difference . As an israeli soldier operating in the west bank, whats the relationship like between the military and the settlers . The idf is there to protect the citizens of israel, whether theyre settlers or not, and also to maintain law and order, but not to protect the palestinian community. Gunshot live from washington. This is bbc news. Israel criticises an order from the uns top court, that it halt its offensive in the southern gazan city of rafah. The us announces another major package of military aid for ukraine, as president zelensky claims gains along the frontlines near kharkiv. And kenyas president william ruto sits down with the bbc as he wraps up his state visit to washington. Confirming the police force will arrive in haiti in time. Hello, im caitriona perry, youre very welcome. The united nations� top court decided on friday that israel Must Immediately halt its Military Offensive in rafah in southern gaza. The International Court ofjustice, which rules on disputes between countries, described humanitarian conditions in rafah as disastrous. The case was originally brought to the court by south africa, which has applauded the ruling. However, the icj has no Enforcement Powers and its up to states to comply. When asked about the ruling, the us, a key ally of israel, says it has been clear and consistent on its position on rafah. 0ur correspondent, anna holligan, sent this update from the hague. This is a hugely striking order. It goes further than any other provisional measures issued in this case by these judges. And it seeks to significantly alter the course of the conflict in gaza. So lets just have a look at what the judges are ordered israel to do. 0ne, hold the Military Offensive in rafah immediately, allow unimpeded access forfact finding missions,