In a rare joint move, France, the UK, Germany, and Italy—collectively known as the E4—have called out a 'massive increase' in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The foreign ministers warned this week that the surge threatens regional stability and undermines peace efforts. 🚨
UN Data Reveals Alarming Spike
Citing UN reports, the E4 highlighted 264 settler attacks in October 2025 alone—the highest monthly tally since record-keeping began in 2006. 'These attacks must stop,' the ministers declared, stressing that unchecked violence 'sows terror' and jeopardizes Israel's long-term security.
Demands for Accountability
The group urged Israel to enforce international law by protecting Palestinians, prosecuting perpetrators, and addressing root causes of violence. They also slammed settlement expansions as illegal under global norms and rejected any form of annexation. 💥
Two-State Solution at Risk?
With tensions escalating, the E4 doubled down on support for a negotiated two-state solution. They cautioned that weakening the Palestinian Authority could derail governance in Gaza and deepen the crisis. 🌱
As global youth demand action, this unified stance from Europe's power players adds pressure for urgent de-escalation. Will 2025 mark a turning point? 👀
