Why it matters:
The incident reflects a growing wave of reprisal attacks tied to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. As famine deepens and images of starving Palestinians circulate, individual retaliatory operations are intensifying across the region.
The big picture:
Gaza has faced a months-long Israeli siege, with severe restrictions on food, fuel, and medical aid.
The UN and international NGOs have warned of imminent famine, particularly among children.
The ramming attack adds to a recent surge of lone-wolf operations targeting settlers, described by Palestinian groups as direct responses to Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
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