The UN warned that settler violence and Israel’s territorial annexation of the West Bank ‘are only getting worse.’ On Wednesday, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel condemned the escalation of violence in the West Bank and called for “maximum restraint,” while reiterating the call to protect the civilian population. RELATED:Israeli Army Launches Large-Scale West Bank RaidsHe expressed “grave concern” at the deteriorating situation and said that “violence by settlers and the expansion of settlements violate international law and continue to undermine the prospects for peace.” At least 15 Palestinians have been detained by Israeli forces during overnight raids across the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/YFQGWAvuGp — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 30, 2026Israeli occupation forces carried out overnight operations on Wednesday against the villages of Burin, Madama and Tell in the Nablus governorate of the southern West Bank, detaining 12 Palestinians.