Escalating Settler Violence in West Bank Raises Concerns over Israel's Long-Term Solution
The escalating violence and forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank, fueled by Israeli settlers and backed by the Israeli military, is a result of Israel's policy of ignoring Palestinian national claims and pursuing violent solutions. This policy, supported by American and Arab allies, aims to disregard any Palestinian hopes for a homeland and instead supports settler violence to further Israel's expropriation of Palestinian land. The normalization deals between Arab states and Israel have provided unspoken permission for Israel to continue aggressive settlement policies, while sidelining the Palestinian issue. The Israeli government's approach of nonengagement with Palestinian aspirations has permeated Israeli society, leaving little room for advocates of a peaceful and shared future.