Arab League Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank, Calls for UN Action
The Arab League condemned Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian cities and towns in the West Bank, which exacerbate impunity and oppression.
Daily atrocities in Gaza should not overshadow the escalating violence in the West Bank, where settler-perpetrated crimes, arson, and property destruction have surged.
The league criticized the settler-led government for shielding settlers from accountability and expressed disappointment in sanctions against settlers as an insufficient response.
The text calls for the UN Security Council to take action and put an end to the "shameful cycle and culture of impunity" in the West Bank regarding Israeli settler crimes against Palestinians.
Tensions have escalated in the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which began on October 7.
Last Friday, Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village, damaging houses and cars through shooting and burning.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned these settler violations.