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Netanyahu Vows Crackdown on West Bank Settler Violence, Calling Offenders a Minority

The pledge follows UN reporting that October saw the highest monthly tally of settler attacks since 2006.

Overview

  • Israel's prime minister said the government will take very forceful measures against violence targeting both Palestinians and Israeli soldiers.
  • Police later reported arresting three Jewish settlers accused of entering a military closed area with improvised weapons en route to a Palestinian village.
  • The UN Human Rights Office warned of a growing pattern of violence against Palestinians, recording more than 260 incidents in October.
  • Since October 7, 2023, UN figures indicate over 1,000 Palestinians and 59 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
  • Israel's army chief condemned recent attacks and the military faces repeated criticism for insufficient enforcement, with few reports of settlers being held to account.