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UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 9 (Reuters) - Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a U.N. inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the Commission of Inqui...
The U.N. report presents a stark narrative of systemic violence in the West Bank, framing Israeli settler attacks as state-enabled and protected by security forces. The strongest version of this argument rests on documented cases of abuse, including child abductions and sexual violence, alongside a 130% surge in attacks since 2023. The report’s credibility is bolstered by its inclusion of Hamas’s violations in Gaza, creating a balanced indictment of both sides. However, the framing risks reinfor...