US says it is 'concerned' over rising Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

The United States said on Monday that it is "deeply concerned" about escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, following reports of settlers setting fire to homes, cars and olive trees near Ramallah.

Miller added that the US has conveyed these concerns to the Israeli government, stressing the need for authorities to take all necessary steps to de-escalate the situation and ensure accountability for all involved.