A surge of violence by extremist Israeli settlers and security forces against Palestinians in the West Bank has raised concerns about the role of Israel's security forces and hard-right government in encouraging and aiding these attacks. Recent killings, including the deaths of Eisa Jebril and Bilal Saleh, have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability for settler violence.

Eisa Jebril, a trained engineer, was fatally shot near his village of Tekoa by an Israeli settler dressed as a soldier. While there is no official confirmation of who killed him, watchdogs have noted an increasing trend of settlers wearing military uniforms. The Jebril family has not received any communication from officials regarding the incident.

Similarly, Bilal Saleh was killed by Israeli settlers while collecting olives from his ancestral grove. Footage shows four settlers approaching Saleh's land, one with a weapon, before a shot is heard. Saleh's widow called for justice, emphasizing the impact on their children.

These incidents are part of a surge in violence since October 7, with at least 121 people killed in the West Bank, including multiple killings by settlers. Human rights activists claim that settlers are well-armed and increasingly encroaching on Palestinian land.

Critics have called for accountability and an end to incitement and extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. International attention has focused on the conflict in Gaza, but the growing concerns over settler violence highlight the ongoing tensions and violence in the West Bank.