The European Union, on Wednesday, called on Israel to stop settlers' violence after dozens of Palestinian villagers were attacked by them overnight in occupied West Bank.
"The EU recalls yet again that Israel has the obligation to protect the civilians in occupied territory," lead EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, Peter Stano, told a news conference in Brussels.
Stano further stressed that Israel must those hold perpetrators of the attacks accountable.
"You cannot go on rampage destroying cars, indiscriminately attacking civilians, attacking people, shooting at them and throwing stones. Innocent civilians are losing lives, innocent civilians are being injured including children," he stated.
The EU spokesperson underlined the need for meaningful negotiations to find a way out.
He stated, "The deadly cycle of violence continues despite repeated calls by the EU and international partners on both Palestinians and Israelis to de-escalate to take steps to prevent this perpetual cycle of violence," Media reports said at least 37 villagers were injured by live or rubber-coated bullets, stones, or tear gas, 147 vehicles were damaged with stones or set on fire, 23 houses and 16 shops were damaged, and crops were set on fire in fields.
Meanwhile, in a separate statement earlier today, Stano condemned Tuesday's attack near the illegal Israeli settlement of Eli in the occupied West Bank, killing four Israelis and injuring four others.
Source: Kuwait News Agency