UN Report Reveals Surge in Violence in West Bank Amid Israeli Security Lapses

The United Nations Office for Human Rights has reported a sharp increase in violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, with a staggering 1,017 deaths recorded between October 7 and November 13. This surge coincides with a notable rise in settler attacks—260 incidents last month alone—the highest since 2006.When Security Measures Fall Short, Who Suffers?This escalation occurs amid intensifying Israeli government actions including home demolitions, property expropriations, arrests, and travel restrictions targeting Palestinian communities. While these measures are presented as necessary for security, the lack of thorough investigations into settler and soldier violence signals a troubling permissiveness that undermines...