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France, Spain, Britain Condemn Surge in Israeli Settler Violence

3/22/2026

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Western Allies Condemn Violence

France, Spain, and Britain condemned rising Israeli settler violence against Palestinian communities and urged authorities to prevent and prosecute it.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called the increase morally and ethically unacceptable.
West Bank violence has surged since the October 2023 Hamas attack and escalated with the war against Iran.
In 2025 the IDF recorded 867 incidents of settler violence, up from 682 in 2024.

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Diplomats Condemn Violence

Belgian, Canadian, and European Union diplomatic missions condemn the rise in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities and urge Israel to protect them as the occupying power.
Türkiye criticizes expanding illegal settlements and warns they undermine hopes for a two-state solution.
UN data show settlers have attacked Palestinian towns multiple times, with incidents reaching a 20-year high.
The ongoing violence worsens fears of displacement among Palestinians.

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Western Allies Condemn Violence

France, Spain, and Britain condemned rising Israeli settler violence against Palestinian communities and urged authorities to prevent and prosecute it.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called the increase morally and ethically unacceptable.
West Bank violence has surged since the October 2023 Hamas attack and escalated with the war against Iran.
In 2025 the IDF recorded 867 incidents of settler violence, up from 682 in 2024.

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