Three Palestinians were killed and several injured in an attack by Israeli settlers on the West Bank village of Kafr Malik. Dozens of settlers set fire to property and opened fire on villagers. The Israeli military reported that settlers and villagers engaged in stone-throwing, and that forces returned fire after being attacked, arresting five Israelis. Palestinian authorities accused Israeli forces of hindering emergency services. This incident follows a recent surge in settler violence in the West Bank, linked to the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, and ongoing settlement expansion under the Netanyahu government. The UN has documented numerous settler attacks resulting in casualties and property damage.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.