Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the West Bank near the settlement of Havat Gilad. Palestinian officials stated that villagers were attacked by settlers, and condemned the incident as a "massacre" fueled by Israeli government protection and impunity for settlers. The Israeli military reported that a Palestinian stole a weapon and fired on hikers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to act against "terrorists and those who orchestrate and sponsor them" and convened an emergency security meeting. This event occurs amidst a surge in settler attacks on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.