Attacks on Palestinians intensifying in occupied West Bank: UN rights body
Briefly

Reports indicate 757 settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since January, a 13 percent increase from 2024. The Palestinian death toll since early October 2023 nears 1,000, with 964 fatalities attributed to Israeli forces and settlers. The UN highlights the demolitions of over 2,900 homes and mass displacement of Palestinians as ongoing concerns. The statement from the UN urges Israel to stop attacks and ensure safety for Palestinians, emphasizing its role as the occupying power in maintaining order and public safety.
Since January, there have been 757 settler attacks on Palestinians or their properties, which is a 13 percent increase over the same period last year.
The Palestinian death toll in the West Bank inches closer to 1,000 since October 7, 2023, with at least 964 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers.
Al-Kheetan stated, 'Israel must immediately stop these killings, harassment and home demolitions across the occupied Palestinian territory.'
At least 2,907 home demolitions were also carried out by Israel during the same period, highlighting severe impacts on Palestinian communities.
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