European members of the UN Security Council have sharply condemned escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, calling it a record level of aggression. In a joint statement delivered by UK Ambassador James Kariuki on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom, the group cited over 260 attacks against Palestinians in October alone, according to UN humanitarian data.

Kariuki emphasized that the Council will revisit Resolution 2334, which explicitly denounces settlement activities and urges Israel to comply with international law. He warned that current Israeli policies contradict the resolution, heightening instability in the West Bank and jeopardizing both Gaza’s 20-point recovery plan and prospects for a two-state solution.

The European bloc reiterated opposition to illegal settlement expansion, forced evictions in East Jerusalem, and new housing projects. They urged Israel to protect Palestinian civilians and preserve the status quo at Jerusalem’s holy sites, underscoring that continued violence undermines peace efforts and regional stability.