Riyadh — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the continued violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, against Palestinian civilians.

In a statement, the ministry specially noted the recent attacks in the village of Kafr Malik, east of Ramallah in the West Bank.The Kingdom reiterated its condemnation of the continued Israeli violence against unarmed civilians in Gaza, including the targeting of civilian sites housing displaced persons.Saudi Arabia stressed the need to exert all efforts to provide protection for Palestinian civilians and enable them to exercise all their legitimate rights.

The ministry reiterated its call for the international community to assume its responsibilities to put an end to Israeli violations of international laws and norms.Three Palestinians have been shot dead after nearly 100 Israeli settlers attacked the village on Wednesday evening.

The men of Kafr Malik had run to its south-western edge to form a screen against the settlers and rescue women and children trapped in a house set alight by the masked attackers.

But as they threw stones at the settlers in an attempt to drive them back, the Israeli army, who had taken up position behind the marauders, opened fire at the Palestinians.