Palestinians in the West Bank village of Tell buried four men on Saturday who were killed during a violent confrontation with Israeli settlers the previous day, local officials confirmed.
The deaths mark a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict in the occupied territories, following a separate incident on Friday that left five people dead, including four Palestinians and one Israeli, in a shooting nearby.
The surge in violence comes amid heightened tensions between extremist settler groups and Palestinian residents, with reports indicating that foreign volunteers were also targeted in Friday's attacks.
The incidents have drawn international attention and raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the region.
For markets, the escalation in West Bank violence adds to the geopolitical risk premium that has been weighing on investor sentiment.
While direct market impact remains limited, the potential for broader regional instability continues to influence risk appetite, particularly in energy and defense sectors.