Illegal Israeli settler attack injures three Palestinians in West Bank

Three Palestinians sustained injuries on Sunday evening following an attack by illegal Israeli settlers in the northern occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian medical and official sources. The assault near the city of Tulkarem adds to a well-documented pattern of escalating violence against Palestinian communities in the territory.

Details of the Latest Incident

Medical crews from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society transported three individuals to a hospital for treatment after they were beaten in the village of Beit Lid. Witnesses reported to Anadolu that the incident unfolded in an area between the villages of Beit Lid and Kafr Qaddum when illegal settlers attacked a Palestinian area, prompting local residents to intervene, which led to the injuries.

A Broader Context of Escalating Violence

This attack is not an isolated event but part of a sharp increase in settler aggression. According to official Palestinian data from the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission, illegal Israeli settlers carried out 621 separate attacks against Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank during November 2023 alone. The broader toll since October 2023 is severe, with Palestinian figures reporting over 1,100 fatalities, nearly 11,000 injuries, and approximately 21,000 detentions at the hands of Israeli forces and settlers across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

International Law and Condemnation

The persistent violence and expansion of settlements occur against a clear legal backdrop. In a significant ruling last July, the International Court of Justice declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory illegal and explicitly called for the dismantling of all settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This legal opinion highlights the contentious international status of the territories where such attacks continue to take place.