Israel orders army to accelerate settlements after West Bank clashes kill six

Violence erupted Friday morning around the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, leaving two Israelis and four Palestinians dead. In response, the Israeli government ordered the military to speed up the construction of illegal settlements, according to local reports. The clashes began between Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers, escalating into a deadly confrontation. The government’s directive marks a significant escalation in settlement activity, which is considered illegal under international law. No further details on the timeline or locations of the new settlements have been released.