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.