Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel

Settler attacks in the West Bank are escalating, sparking rifts within Israel. Recent violence, including assaults on mosques, journalists, and Palestinians, has drawn condemnation and vows of action from military leaders, but government support for hardline settlers complicates the situation. The UN reports a surge in settler aggression, with more than 260 attacks in October alone, while tensions rise amid allegations of law enforcement bias and calls for increased military intervention. Despite settlers' biblical claims to the land, their actions fuel divisions and pose challenges for Israeli authorities, with growing concerns over the impact of the conflict on both Palestinian and Israeli communities.