Federal Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan (SPD) “strongly condemned” incidents of violence committed by Jewish settlers in the West Bank: “Settler terrorism in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is one of the biggest obstacles to peace in the Middle East.”
The dramatic increase in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in recent weeks is “very sad,” he added. In many places, Palestinians can no longer harvest their olives, threatening their economic livelihoods. “Victims are often defenseless in these attacks.”
The UN Human Rights Office recently complained of increasing violence against Palestinians. In West Bank Recently there have been several cases of violence between settlers and Palestinians. “The Israeli government has an obligation to take firm action against these violent crimes – on the ground and in the courts – and credibly uphold the principles of the rule of law,” said Alabali Radovan.
Israel is apparently discussing violence committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
However, it has Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with senior security, military and intelligence officials about increasing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. An Israeli government spokesman told the AP news agency that they were also discussing suggestions on how the violence could be contained. Therefore, among other things, settlers should be encouraged to take part in educational programs. Other similar meetings are planned.
According to the UN Human Rights Office, more than 260 attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property were recorded in October alone. This number is more than in any previous month since 2006. A few days ago, Netanyahu publicly criticized the violence for the first time and promised to take action against it.
According to health authorities in Ramallah, at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the Hamas terrorist organization attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. This includes armed attackers. According to Israeli figures, at least 44 Israelis were killed in Palestinian attacks in the same period.
