West Bank Settler Violence Surges During Eid; At Least 14 Palestinians Killed Since February 28

B'Tselem documented a surge in West Bank violence during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, reporting at least 14 Palestinians killed since February 28, 2026 — eight by IDF forces and six by settlers. Settlers attacked Palestinian villages near Jenin and Nablus, smashing cars and setting fires. IDF forces carried out raids in multiple West Bank towns citing counter-terrorism operations. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly stated that Israel should work toward annexing additional West Bank territories, triggering international condemnation from the EU, UK, France, and multiple Arab states. The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process called on Israel to halt escalating settlement activity and hold settlers accountable.