Violence Erupts in West Bank as Israeli Settlers Clash with Military Forces

Violence escalated in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers clashed with military forces, setting fires and vandalizing military property. Sunday's tumult followed a wave of attacks by Jewish settlers, prompting arrests by security forces trying to curb the violence. The unrest underscores the escalating tensions in the region.

In a grave incident reported in Kfar Malik, settlers set property ablaze and engaged in gunfire, resulting in the military's intervention. The clashes led to the death of three Palestinians and the arrest of five settlers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violent actions, emphasizing their intolerability in a civilized nation.

Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his support of settlers, issued a rare condemnation. The tensions have been exacerbated by the perceived backing of extremist settlers by the current Israeli government, spotlighting the ongoing conflict over land and governance in the West Bank.

(With inputs from agencies.)