The European Union and United Kingdom have called on Israel to halt what they describe as a surge in settler violence in the West Bank since the start of Israel's military operations following the October 7 attacks.

According to United Nations figures, six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the conflict began. The violence represents an escalation in tensions in the occupied territory during the ongoing war.

The joint diplomatic pressure from European allies reflects growing international concern about the situation in the West Bank, which has seen increased volatility since the start of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Settler violence in the West Bank has long been a source of international criticism, with various UN bodies and human rights organizations documenting incidents over the years. The current spike in violence occurs against the backdrop of Israel's military response to the October 7 Hamas attacks that killed approximately 1,200 people in Israel.

The calls from the EU and UK represent part of broader international diplomatic efforts to address multiple dimensions of the current Middle East crisis, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and security concerns throughout the region.