Published on: 2026-07-24
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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July 24, 2026 Peace and Security
Deputy UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov called for urgent measures to protect civilians and prevent further escalation in the occupied West Bank. His statement followed a new surge of violence southwest of Nablus, where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed, and several others were injured.
According to Alakbarov, over the past week the escalation of violence has led to new casualties, displacement of people, property damage, and a deterioration of the security situation in a number of areas. Palestinians continue to die and be injured, and attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities, religious sites, and civil infrastructure have not ceased, the statement said.
At the same time, attacks by Palestinians on Israelis, including shootings, arson, and stone-throwing, also resulted in deaths and injuries of civilians and damage to property.
A new surge of violence
As a result of the incidents that occurred on Friday southwest of Nablus, four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed, and several others were injured. In addition, Palestinian property suffered significant damage.
“Today’s incidents underscore the urgent need to protect civilians and prevent further escalation in the occupied West Bank,” Alakbarov said.
He called on Israel to take immediate measures to prevent violence by settlers, protect Palestinian communities, and hold those responsible for the attacks accountable.
The Palestinians, in turn, must unequivocally reject violence and incitement to it, and also take urgent measures to prevent attacks on Israelis, emphasized the Deputy UN Special Coordinator.
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