OCHA Criticizes Israeli Tactics Amid Escalating West Bank Tensions

The UN's humanitarian office has condemned Israel’s use of 'war-like' tactics against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, resulting in nine deaths over a week. Reports highlight concerns over Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and their olive trees, impacting thousands of Palestinian families economically.

The United Nations' humanitarian office has raised alarms over Israel's military approach against Palestinians in the West Bank, describing these actions as 'war-like.' Over the past week, nine Palestinians, including a child, were reported killed.

OCHA expressed further concern regarding Israeli settler assaults on Palestinians and their olive crops. This issue, predominant during the October-November harvest period, affects the economic well-being of countless Palestinian families, according to OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke.

Laerke reported that Israeli forces justified the fatalities by accusing those killed of attacking Israelis. He also disclosed numerous instances of settler violence against Palestinians, notably mentioning an incident involving a Palestinian woman in Jenin. Vandalism involving hundreds of olive trees by Israeli settlers was also reported, aggravating the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)