Israeli Leaders Condemn Deadly Settler Rampage in West Bank

Israeli leaders have issued a rare condemnation of settler violence, following a deadly rampage in the village of Jit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The attack, which killed one Palestinian and injured others, has led to a strong rebuke from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The international community has also condemned the attack, with the US, EU, and UK foreign ministers issuing statements in support of the Palestinian people.

Key Takeaways:

• The settler riot in Jit village resulted in the death of one Palestinian and the injury of others, with masked settlers shooting live ammunition, burning homes and cars, and damaging water tankers.
• Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and Defence Minister Gallant, condemned the attack, with Netanyahu stating that those who carried out criminal acts would be prosecuted.
• The attack is part of a growing trend of settler violence since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, with Palestinians killed by settlers including two children, and over 5,400 injured.
• The international community has widely condemned the settler attack, with the US, EU, and UK issuing statements supporting the Palestinian people.
• Israeli officials have distinguished between the settler attack on Jit and the larger Israeli settlement project, which is viewed as illegal under international law.
• The UN documented over 1,000 settler attacks in the West Bank since the start of the war, averaging four a day.

Statistics:

• 1 Palestinian killed, others injured in the settler riot in Jit village.
• 147 minors killed by Israeli fire in the occupied territory since the start of the war.
• Over 5,400 Palestinians injured in the occupied territory since the start of the war.
• 11 Palestinians killed by settlers, with 2 children among the dead.
• 234 people injured by settler attacks.
• 633 people killed by Israeli fire in the occupied territory since the start of the war.
• Over 1,000 settler attacks documented in the West Bank since the start of the war, averaging four a day.

Sources:

• The Associated Press
• Haaretz newspaper (2022)
• US Ambassador Jack Lew (social media platform X)
• The White House National Security Council
• The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borell
• The French foreign minister and the British foreign secretary
• AIDA, a coalition of non-profit and other groups working in the territory.