378 crimes in 40 days: Surge in West Bank settler attacks occurring under government cover

An Israeli rights group has reported a sharp rise in settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, saying attacks are taking place under clear government cover. The organisation Yesh Din said it had documented 378 violent incidents carried out by settlers over just 40 days during the war with Iran— an average of ten incidents of settler violence took place per day. The attacks targeted Palestinians and their property across the territory. According to the group, the incidents occurred in 148 Palestinian villages and towns across the West Bank.   It added that eight Palestinians were killed by settler gunfire during that period, while around 200 others were injured. Cases of arson targeting property were also recorded. READ: Palestinians confront […]