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Security Council Flags West Bank Risks
The United Nations Security Council has reported that the situation in the West Bank has reached a "dangerous turning point" due to the escalation of Israeli violence, displacement, and increased settlement activities. UN officials confirmed that more than 76 Palestinians, including 18 children, have been killed since the beginning of August 2024, and approximately 6,390 Palestinians have been partially or fully displaced in 2026, amidst ongoing occupation and settler operations. The UN recorded over 1,430 incidents of violence resulting in injuries and property damage, with an escalation in settler attacks and an increase in military restrictions that hinder Palestinian life and obstruct humanitarian operations. The report indicated that settlement developments, involving around 12,360 housing units since the start of the year, deepen the occupation and push toward a future of de facto annexation of Palestinian land, posing a real threat to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Children have been particularly affected by the increase in violence, with over 174 Palestinian children killed since the start of 2024, and more than 1,500 others injured. Additionally, about 355 Palestinian children remain in detention, half of whom are under administrative detention.
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