Disarming settlers barely scratches the surface of Israel’s colonial violence

The article discusses the ongoing violence faced by Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, particularly from Israeli settlers. At a recent UN Security Council meeting, Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour urged for a strong international response to this violence.

The piece argues that despite calls for action, the international community has historically failed to protect Palestinian rights and dignity. It emphasizes that the rhetoric of diplomacy often falls short of addressing the realities on the ground, where settler violence continues to escalate in relation to Israeli colonial expansion.