Canada Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion Amid West Bank Violence

The Government of Canada condemned ongoing violence in the occupied West Bank and called for an immediate end to the expansion of Israeli settlements. In statements issued on July 29, 2026, Canadian officials described the settlements as illegal under international law and a threat to regional peace, security, and stability. These remarks followed an increase in settler attacks and Israeli military operations, including a deadly clash in the town of Tal that resulted in Palestinian and Israeli deaths.

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed Canada's position, accusing the Canadian government of ignoring Palestinian terrorism and attempting to embolden terror. The ministry characterized the current situation as a wave of terrorism sweeping through Judea and Samaria.

Simultaneously, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported an uptick in settler violence and criticized the Israeli government's plans to increase settlements and outposts. The UN monitoring body warned that settler attacks could reach approximately 2,000 by the end of 2026, expressing alarm over calls by Israeli leaders for collective punishment against Palestinian communities.