What’s driving Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank?
Summary
The Israeli government is expanding settlements in the West Bank, an area considered occupied Palestinian land. This expansion has been linked to a rise in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, which has drawn criticism from international groups and European countries.Key Facts
- Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal according to international law.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is approving plans to grow these settlements.
- Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, called "settler terrorism" by UN experts, has increased over the past three years.
- The highest level of this settler violence was reached this year.
- The United Nations and human rights organizations have reported on these attacks.
- European allies of Israel have criticized the rise in settler violence.
- The article discusses whether international criticism can stop the violence.
- Experts from political and humanitarian groups contribute to the discussion.
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