Washington and Paris Demand Settler Accountability
International calls for holding Israeli settlers accountable for their assaults in the West Bank have intensified, especially after an attack on a European diplomatic delegation in the town of Tiba, east of Ramallah. Video footage showed masked assailants wielding sticks and stones. Washington urged Israel to take decisive measures to stop settler violence. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there have been recurring attacks, including an incident involving the beating of an American journalist. France also demanded the arrest and prosecution of those involved. These developments come amid widespread condemnations and accusations by some Israeli politicians of "Jewish terrorism." The region tends to see an escalation of attacks during the olive harvesting season, with the organization Yesh Din reporting 170 settler attacks since late September. Over 45,000 trees in the West Bank, including olive trees, have been cut or damaged. Currently, more than 750,000 settlers are distributed across 194 settlements and outposts.
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