Historian Vincent Lemire: 'In the West Bank, the inaction of Western governments allows violence to be unleashed'
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Historian Vincent Lemire examines the escalating tensions in Palestinian territories, highlighting how Western diplomatic passivity has enabled increasing incidents of violence and lawlessness. With upcoming electoral cycles in both Israel and Palestine, the scholar argues that international intervention—particularly through European sanctions—becomes essential to restore stability and prevent further humanitarian deterioration in occupied regions.
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Historian Vincent Lemire: 'In the West Bank, the inaction of Western governments allows violence to be unleashed'
OP-ED. In the occupied territories, scenes of looting and murder have multiplied over the past two months. As elections in Israel and Palestine approach, the historian calls for France to impose sanctions.
