place since the start of the country's war with Iran. Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers across the West Bank over the past 11 days, according to the United Nations. The UK said it was appalled by the killings, while the EU said the level of settler violence was unacceptable. Both urged Israeli authorities take action to ensure accountability and prevent further attacks. The Israeli military condemned the violence and said it was working to bring those responsible to justice. Israel has built about 160 settlements housing 700,000 Jews since it occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem - land Palestinians want, along with Gaza, for a hoped-for future state - during the 1967 Middle East war. An estimated 3.3 million Palestinians live alongside them. The settlements are illegal under international law. (BBC)