U.N. Report Alleges Israeli Involvement in Settler Attacks on Palestinians

A U.N. inquiry accuses Israeli authorities of involvement in settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, facilitated by military support and legal impunity. The report also highlights serious abuses by Hamas. Both parties are urged to halt violence and uphold international law.

The United Nations has released a damning report accusing Israeli authorities of playing a direct role in settler attacks that have killed and injured Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

The inquiry, conducted by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, found that these attacks have been enabled by Israeli financial and military support. It further highlighted a climate of impunity created by judicial and law enforcement systems. Additionally, the report condemned the Palestinian militant group Hamas for committing war crimes against both Palestinians and Israelis.

The report detailed the alarming surge in Israeli settler attacks, stating they have increased by 130% since 2023. It criticized Israeli security forces for allegedly shielding settlers during these violent incidents. Despite international condemnation, Israel maintains its settlements, claimed by most countries as illegal under international law. The Commission also reported on coercion and abuses by settlers against Palestinians, urging international action to dismantle settlements and reduce violence.