Summary
A series of attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank has escalated following the death of a teenage settler. The violence has resulted in six Palestinian deaths since March 1, according to the UN. BBC's Yolande Knell reports from Deir al-Hatab where homes and vehicles have been set on fire.
Key Facts
- Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank.
- The attacks began after a teenage settler was reportedly killed by a Palestinian-driven vehicle.
- Six Palestinians have died in the region since March 1.
- The violence increased after the US and Israel attacked Iran.
- Homes and vehicles in Deir al-Hatab were burned.
- The UN reported on the increasing violence.
