Israeli Settlers Intensify West Bank Violence Under Netanyahu
· World · Indian Express, Al Jazeera
Israeli settlers have escalated violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, leading to 76 Palestinian deaths in 2026 and displacing nearly 3,800, according to UN data. The Benjamin Netanyahu government has planned tenders for 1,200 new settlement homes, exacerbating tensions and drawing criticism from UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, eight Muslim-majority nations, and the US. Settlement expansion, a state project, has accelerated since Netanyahu returned to power in 2022, backed by far-right parties. The UN warns the West Bank is at a breaking point due to settler violence and demolitions.
Why it matters
The escalation imperils hopes for a contiguous Palestinian state and risks further destabilising the region amid stalled peace efforts.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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