UN report reveals an increase in settler attacks in the West Bank last week.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced this morning, Saturday, that it has recorded 60 attacks carried out by settlers in the occupied West Bank during the past week.

The UN report confirmed that these attacks resulted in the injury of 17 people, including Palestinians and international activists, as well as settlers who were present in the area during the attacks.

OCHA indicated that the attacks varied between physical assaults, property damage, and the destruction of agricultural land, causing significant material losses for Palestinians.

Some incidents also included settlers invading Palestinian villages and lands, with attempts to establish new settlement outposts in various areas of the West Bank.

The report confirmed that these attacks were primarily concentrated in areas near the settlements scattered throughout the West Bank, which have seen a noticeable increase in local security tensions in recent months.

The UN report stated that the number of injuries reached 17 people, including cases of bruises, contusions, and various wounds, some of which required immediate medical intervention.

OCHA noted that some of the injured are international activists who were accompanying Palestinians to document violations and protect the land, reflecting the ongoing risks faced by protection and field monitoring teams.

The office also pointed out that these attacks have a significant psychological and social impact on the Palestinian population, especially children and women, who live in areas adjacent to the settlements and are forced to face the constant fear of sudden violence.

OCHA issued urgent calls to the international community and relevant authorities to increase monitoring and protection for civilians in the West Bank, emphasizing the need for the occupying authorities to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting Palestinians and preventing the recurrence of such attacks.

The report stressed the importance of continuing to document all attacks on the ground and informing the relevant international bodies, with the aim of enforcing effective protection mechanisms and reducing violations, as well as supporting humanitarian efforts to mitigate the impact of these attacks on local populations.

This alarming tally comes after weeks that witnessed repeated escalations in settlement activities in the West Bank, including land confiscation, home demolitions, and harassment of Palestinian farmers.

UN reports highlight the ongoing escalation of tensions between settlers and Palestinian residents, threatening social and security stability in the region.

In conclusion, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs urged the need for urgent action to reduce settler violations, protect Palestinian civilians, and support their rights to live in peace and security.