BRUSSELS, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (WAFA) - The European Union said today it was gravely concerned about the worsening situation in the occupied West Bank where settler violence and destruction of homes and property have continued to steeply rise over the past few days. 

"We condemn all attacks against civilians, including the reported killings of four Palestinians," said the bloc in a press statement.

The EU called on the Israeli occupation "to step up efforts to prevent recurrent settler violence against Palestinians and ensure the perpetrators of crimes are held accountable."

The EU recalled that settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace, calling for de-escalation of tensions.

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