Israeli minister grants gun licences to 18 West Bank settlements

In 2025, the UN documented over 1,800 Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, averaging about five per day. Israel’s National Security Minister approved gun licenses for Israelis in 18 additional illegal settlements, escalating tensions and undermining the two-state solution. The settlers have been armed with military-grade weapons, leading to increased violence and forced displacement of Palestinians. The ICJ ruled Israel’s presence in the occupied territory unlawful, as settler attacks continue to rise, resulting in casualties and property damage.

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