UN warns of rising West Bank settler violence
The United Nations has warned of an escalation in the acts of violence committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with the rate of assaults increasing since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. The figures show that at least 18 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of the year by settlers, compared to 17 fatalities for the entire year of 2025, according to UN data. Meanwhile, the Palestinian authorities state that the death toll has reached 20. These attacks are accompanied by property destruction, assaults on families, and the burning of mosques, amid Israel's rejection of the UN's legal opinion regarding the legitimacy of the settlements. The escalation in violence occurs amid ongoing construction of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, reaching its highest levels in years, with tensions rising following shootings and military incursions in various areas of the West Bank.
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