New York, March 24 (QNA) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the recent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank.

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement that these almost daily attacks by settlers have become increasingly severe, resulting in death, injuries, extensive property damage, and displacement - ​​sometimes of entire communities.

The spokesman reiterated the Secretary-General's assertion that Israeli settlements - and their associated infrastructure - have no legal legitimacy and constitute a flagrant violation of international law, including relevant UN resolutions.

The UN Secretary-General called for an urgent de-escalation of the alarming situation in the West Bank and an end to attacks on civilians and their property. (QNA)