Escalating Anti-Palestinian Violence in West Bank Driven by Israeli Settlers
As the conflict in Gaza continues, there has been a surge of violence by extremist Israeli settlers and security forces against Palestinians in the West Bank. The killings have been encouraged and even aided by Israel's security forces and hard-right government, which has armed settlers with rifles and military gear. Settlers wearing military uniforms have been increasingly involved in attacks, often accompanied by members of the Israeli forces. The violence has displaced Palestinian communities and severely restricted their freedom of movement, exacerbating an already long-standing crisis. The international community, including the United States, has expressed concern and called for accountability.