A Palestinian village near Qalqilya in the West Bank was attacked by Israeli settlers, resulting in one Palestinian killed and another critically wounded. The settlers, some wearing masks, burned cars and houses in the village of Jit, leading to condemnation from the White House. The Israeli military intervened, arresting one Israeli involved in the attack and promising to hold those responsible accountable. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office also expressed severity over the incident and stated that offenders will be apprehended and tried. The incident has raised concerns internationally, with the US and European countries imposing sanctions on violent settlers and urging Israel to do more to prevent such attacks. Palestinian authorities accuse Israeli security forces of not doing enough to stop violent settlers, leading to increased tensions in the region. The attack highlights the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank, with calls for greater protection of Palestinian communities and accountability for those responsible for the violence.
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Israeli settlers assault West Bank village, resulting in the death of a Palestinian resident
