Israeli settlers launched a violent attack on the West Bank village of Jit, resulting in the death of one person and leaving another critically injured, Palestinian officials reported. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, when a group of settlers descended on the village and began assaulting residents.
Witnesses described the attackers as armed and aggressive, targeting homes and individuals indiscriminately. The victim who was killed has been identified as a young man from the village, while the critically injured person has been rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers in the West Bank have been high for years due to disputes over land ownership and political issues.
The Israeli government has condemned the attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Israeli military has also deployed additional forces to the area to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of residents.
The United Nations has called for restraint and urged both sides to engage in dialogue to resolve conflict peacefully. The Palestinian Authority has called on the international community to hold Israel accountable for the incident and ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
The attack on Jit is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving Israeli settlers in the West Bank, highlighting the ongoing tensions and instability in the region. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, calling for a swift and just resolution to prevent further bloodshed and ensure the safety of all residents in the area.
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