Israeli settler violence decried

Killings, home demolitions reach new high in West Bank as UN warns of 'silent war'

The United Nations has warned that Israeli settlers and security forces have recently ramped up killings and harassment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday urged Israel to immediately stop the violence, as well as home demolitions across the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

"As the occupying power, Israel must take all feasible measures to ensure public order and safety in the West Bank," he said. "There must be thorough, independent and transparent investigations into all killings and all other alleged violations of international law."