Should the international community sanction Israel over settler violence in West Bank?

It's heart breaking. Yet when protestors try to decry the involvement of Western Governments in this state sanctioned terrorism they're called out as antisemitic. We're quite close to being called antisemitic for wanting to talk about this or even holding the view that settler violence is wrong. If this was any other country we'd have the maximum level of sanctions. What are Palestinians meant to do?

It’s fairly clear what Israel wants Palestinians to do - they want them to cease to exist.

Absolutely. Little by little.

Can't even imagine what it must be like to live somewhere where you know you can't even go to the police or Justice system when someone attacks or robs from you because they are on the criminals side . Even the government call for your expulsion.And knowing as well some of the most powerful countries in the world also support this.

And then they wonder why ordinary people turn to terrorist groups

Then when friends, family and community protest and scream out at the international community they're told that they're antisemitic and making others uncomfortable. Investigations are then held and we strengthen laws to stop the Palestinian community speaking out because it's antisemitic. I don't want anyone in the community to feel uncomfortable but we're stopping people from decrying the genocide that's taking place and pleading for Western Governments to end their involvement instead of listening to the reasons behind those protests and concerns. We should be doing all that we can to protect the innocent civilians in Palestine and also protecting our Jewish communities. The needs of one are being put over the other and it's so wrong.

The needs of one are being put over the other and it's so wrong.

In what way? Antisemitism is very high at the moment, that doesn't seem like Jewish people's needs are being prioritised to me.

I don't see Israel's actions as terrorism. They're under fire from all sides, of course they fight back to manage the threat.

Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.

What do you think about the "settlers" who use violence and intimidation on Palestinians and are supported and encouraged in this by the IDF and Israeli government.

This is nothing to do with defence .

You justify the settler violence?? Wow! Please explain to me why?

Settler violence is state sanctioned. The violence means that settlers illegally go into West Bank Palestinian communities, destroy property, bulldoze homes, set fires to mosques, sexually assault women and children and shoot families when and where the please. Attempts from Palestinians to get help from the police is met with the IDF punishing them. The police and the justice systems are fully controlled by the IDF. After that, they're billed for the costs of the IDF bulldozing their homes. Their land is stolen, their families are killed, their businesses are burned and their economy is destroyed. The settlers are illegal meaning that this is a flagrant violation of international law. The violence is at an all time high because elections are coming and Netanyahu wants as many illegal settlements locked down as possible. This is Palestinian land! This violence is state sanctioned in that Netanyahu and his Government have approved the illegal settlements, often pay settlers to go, have dismantled any police or justice system that could protect Palestinian citizens and pay and order the IDF to defend any Israeli settlers that kill or destroy Palestinian communities.

Israel have had control of the Westbank for a long time. They now have taken over 70% of Gaza. Senior members of Netanyahu's government have called for the removal or eradication of all Gazans (and broader Palestinian) on the grounds that they have a religious right to all of 'greater Israel' (which means Palestinian territories). They've now taken parts of Syria and Lebanon and bulldozed those homes of innocent civilians.

If you think that Jews shouldn't be threatened (and I very sincerely hope that you do as I'm sure all posters here do) then why is okay for Palestinians to be killed, violated or wiped out? Israel's solution to defending themselves is to eradicate all Palestinians. For an unknown reason, this is viewed as acceptable self-defence from Israel and efforts from Palestinians to even gain awareness of the genocide is shut down and we're reminded that Israel's right to defend themselves is paramount above all civilian lives. What Hamas did is horrific and than goodness they're viewed as terrorists. The Netanyahu government are also terrorists with a similar agenda and the same frighting justification of ideology.

I encourage you to read reports from the UN and other reputable organisations about the atrocities committed in the Westbank. I hope this helps.

@ilovepuppies2019 thank you for summing up the situation so well.

All of these actions and statements for murder and genocide and the Israeli governments and IDFs involvement are always conveniently forgotten or rarely acknowledged when people try to justify the killing and cleansing of Palestinians with the "but Hamas". The intent has been clear long before October 7th and has accelerated since then.

The "chosen ones" absolute extremist arrogant rubbish. No God chooses murderers and oppressors

This is a very worrying development and Jordan are clearly taking it seriously.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/jordan-convenes-emergency-meeting-israel-religious-conflict-jerusalem

Shame all religions which claim sacred areas in Jerusalem cannot share.

Over thousands of years different religions have built or claimed bits of the area for themselves. As newer religions came along they claimed areas others previously said were sacred. Religion can be very divisive.

Maybe one day all religions might all pray together.

UN reports that West Bank is at breaking point. I think that is obvious to anyone who follows the news on settler violence.

Some details from the report:

Childhood Unsafe, Especially for Boys
“The fundamental spaces of childhood — the home, the school and the community — are becoming increasingly unsafe,” Hannan Sulieman, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), told the Council. Asking members to imagine raising children in Gaza and the West Bank, she said the UN verified 174 Palestinian children killed in the West Bank between January 2024 and July 2026.
Boys comprise most of those children killed and injured, she said. Some had been shot — even while running away — and parents are increasingly withdrawing their children from school because they cannot keep them safe.
“Exposing a child to violence, raids and intimidation takes a profound psychological toll,” she added, spotlighting the plight of the 800,000 children in the West Bank, and more specifically, at least 355 Palestinian children currently held in detention facing harsh conditions, mistreatment and inadequate nutrition.
She emphasized that UNICEF and its partners remain on the ground to support displaced families and those in need of emergency food assistance, cash aid, medical support, safe water and psychosocial services. “But humanitarian assistance can only mitigate the consequences; it cannot remove the causes.

11 Aug 2026 17:14
CONTEXT: WHO reports sharp rise in Israeli attacks on healthcare
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has been monitoring Israeli attacks on healthcare facilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
In the West Bank, there have been nearly 100 attacks since the start of 2026, injuring almost 1,700 Palestinians, with a sharp spike occurring last month, with 37 attacks documented in July alone.

“We cannot ignore what is happening,” said France’s delegate, adding that Israeli settlement activity is increasing in “absolute disregard” of international law. France and its European Union partners, he said, have enacted sanctions against the entities and individuals responsible. “We will take additional measures — including sanctions and trade measures — to address the situation,” he added. In that vein, Denmark’s delegate, Council President for August, in her national capacity, said: “We urge businesses to be aware of the potential legal, financial and reputational risks associated with bidding for these contracts.”

An incredible amount of damage has occurred during recess. Let’s see how or even if Burnham gets on to this when back….

Wish I could feel more hopeful.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-charges-settler-palestinian-activists-killing-rare-indictment-2026-08-06/

Everyone saw the video. I wonder if he's found guilty whether the charge will be as severe as the soldier who murdered Ahmad Manasrah in 2019 for trying to help a family in a car crash. 3 months unpaid leave!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN882V5MN/

Knesset member Omar Cassif

"This is part of the extermination project"

@Ellen2shoes I don't feel hopeful either. The behavior of the terrorists that are supported by the Israeli government is beyond belief. I cannot understand how you can support a government who does this.

It all makes me sick to my stomach. So many people defend Israel over and over again, whining that’s it’s “not fair to only criticise Israel” as though we should all look politely the other way as it’s offends them to hear this shit being called out!
And our prime minister is keeping jolly quiet about it all isn’t he - what a bloody suprise 🙄🙄

Well ... objectively it's not fair to only criticise Israel.

Admittedly Israel should be criticised for what is happening with the Settlers. But antisemitism is the new hot potato politically, which means that UK leaders don't want to risk being accused of it.

They will turn a blind eye to things that should be called out for fear of being labelled antisemitic (we saw it previously with the fear of being labelled Islamophobic).

An unintended consequence of the rise in antisemitic violence in the UK.

Yeah, it's not like people are even saying bomb Israel, perform a coup, send the army in etc

People absolutely do say that.