Pope Leo calls on world leaders to help end West Bank settler violence

THE Pope has repeated calls for Israeli settlers violence to end in the West Bank, calling on the international community to ensure progress is made towards "a just and lasting peace".

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory's village of Qusra. Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rig

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Aug 16 - Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory's village of Qusra.

Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians  Reuters

According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.

Several Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege for a week, with families trapped inside as supplies dwindle and water and electricity are cut off. Settlers have continued their attacks openly, despite the presence of Israeli soldiers and growing international pressure on Israel.

Children In West Bank Seek Safety As Settler Violence Surges  Forbes

Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.