World Reacts to Israeli Settler Attack in West Bank
Spot Text: A deadly attack by Israeli settlers on a Palestinian village in the West Bank has sparked outrage among Palestinians and condemnation from leaders around the world. This incident adds to the growing violence in the region.
Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Killing a Young Palestinian Man
In the West Bank, a Palestinian village named Jit was attacked by Israeli settlers overnight. During the attack, a 23-year-old Palestinian man, Mahmoud Abdel Qader Sadda, was shot and killed, and several others were injured. This tragic event is part of a series of violent incidents against Palestinians in the area.
Cars Burned, Homes Destroyed
Witnesses reported that masked Israeli settlers entered the village, set fire to cars, and destroyed homes and other property. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed that Sadda died in the attack, and many others were hurt.
Violence Rises Amid Gaza Conflict
This attack took place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Since the start of the Gaza war on October 7, nearly 600 Palestinians in the West Bank have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers, according to the United Nations.
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Palestinians and World Leaders Condemn the Attack
The assault on Jit has drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders and international figures, including those from countries that have supported Israel.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry: “State-Sponsored Terrorism”
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack an act of “state-sponsored terrorism” and urged the international community to dismantle the “terrorist settler militias” and hold them accountable.
Hamas: “Part of Israel’s Extermination Plans”
The Palestinian group Hamas, which governs Gaza, expressed condolences for the victim and described the attack as part of Israel’s “fascist extermination plans.” They called on Palestinians in the West Bank to resist these attacks.
Israel’s Response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, emphasizing that only the Israeli military and security forces should handle such situations. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant blamed “radical individuals” for the violence and stressed that they do not represent the values of the communities in the region.
US and EU Call for an End to Violence
The US National Security Council stated that the violence by settlers against Palestinians must stop and that Israeli authorities should protect all communities. The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, condemned the attack, saying it was meant to terrorize Palestinian civilians.
UK and Germany Join the Criticism
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly condemned the attack, urging Israel to quickly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. Germany also called the violence unacceptable and demanded that it stop immediately.
United Nations and Peace Now Respond
A spokesperson for the United Nations said the attack is part of a larger pattern of violence linked to Israel’s settlement policies in the West Bank. The Israeli Peace Now movement called the assault “settler terrorism” and accused the government of supporting it.
