One of the side effects of Israel’s war in Gaza has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. The Israeli army has been raiding Palestinian villages, going after what they call “suspected terrorists.” And Jewish settlers have been harassing Palestinians living nearby. There have been many innocent people caught in the crossfire, including the eldest son of a family in the village of Burin. Host Marco Werman visits the family at their home to hear their story.
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