Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel
8 days ago
- #West Bank
- #Settler Violence
- #Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Record settler attacks in the West Bank are causing rifts within Israel.
- Recent attacks include the burning of Hamida Mosque and assaults on Palestinians during the olive harvest.
- UN reports over 260 settler attacks in October alone, the highest since 2006.
- Human rights groups note a rise in settler aggression since the Gaza War began in 2023.
- Israeli military leaders have condemned the violence, but settlers enjoy government support.
- Settler violence has led to forced displacement of over 3,200 Palestinians.
- Arrests and convictions for settler violence are rare, with over 93% of cases closed without charges.
- Israeli government actions, including arming civilian squads and expanding settlements, are seen as encouraging settler violence.
- The situation risks escalating into a broader confrontation, with international observers concerned about the West Bank's stability.