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Security Council briefing warns of rapid deterioration in the West Bank amid settler attacks and clashes
Summary
Ramiz Alatbarov told the Council the West Bank is deteriorating, reported multiple recent deadly incidents near Nablus on July 23–24, and urged Israel to prevent settler violence while calling on Palestinians to reject violence.
Ramiz Alatbarov warned the Security Council that "the situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating" and described a surge in violence that has produced civilian casualties, displacement, and property damage. He said Israeli settler attacks against Palestinian communities and sites of worship have persisted at alarming levels while attacks by Palestinians against Israelis have also caused civilian harm.
He cited specific incidents around Nablus on July 23 and 24 that included deaths and injuries: on July 23 two Palestinians, including a child, were killed following a fire on agricultural land southeast of Nablus, and on July 24 violent incidents southwest of Nablus resulted in the killing of four Palestinians and two Israelis with multiple injuries and property damage. Alatbarov urged Israel to take immediate measures to prevent settler violence, ensure protection for Palestinian communities, and hold perpetrators accountable, while saying Palestinians must reject violence and take measures to prevent attacks.
