UN: Settler violence in the West Bank reaches unprecedented levels

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Palestine warned of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, saying attacks have reached unprecedented levels this year. He said accountability for settlers involved in crimes remains rare, stressing the need to bring them to justice. He added that Palestinians are being forcibly displaced from their villages, calling for the situation to be treated as an emergency requiring urgent action.

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Palestine warned of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, saying attacks have reached unprecedented levels this year. In press remarks on Tuesday, the UN official said accountability for settlers involved in crimes remains rare, stressing the need to bring perpetrators to justice and hold them accountable. He added that Palestinians are increasingly being forcibly displaced from their villages in the West Bank, amid continued escalation of attacks and pressures pushing residents to leave their areas. The UN coordinator called for the situation in the West Bank to be treated as an emergency requiring urgent action, warning of continued humanitarian and security deterioration, and the need for immediate steps to protect civilians and stop violence. This warning comes at a time when the West Bank is witnessing an increase in attacks by settlers against Palestinians, amid calls from Israeli organizations to stop these violations.