Ankara: On Thursday called for investigations into a surge of violence by occupiers in the West Bank, stressing that Israel must fulfill its obligations as the occupying power.

According to Anadolu Agency, since the beginning of 2026, more than 580 settler attacks have resulted in casualties or property damage in over 190 Palestinian communities, as reported by spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. He emphasized that attacks against civilians require thorough inquiry and stated that “perpetrators of violence must be held to account according to international humanitarian law.”

The call for protection comes amid rising regional tensions and aggressive incidents targeting UN personnel. Dujarric mentioned an incident where an Israeli Merkava tank blocked a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) logistics convoy, directing its main gun toward peacekeepers and firing machine gun bursts that damaged a vehicle. UNIFIL confirmed that a projectile that killed a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon last month was fired by an Israeli military tank.

The humanitarian crisis is also affecting other conflict zones. In Sudan, a drone strike on a wedding in North Darfur resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians, including women and children. Dujarric condemned the attack, stating, “We condemn this, and all attacks against civilians. Attacks using drones against civilians and civilian objects are unacceptable.”

Meanwhile, over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad are facing “life-threatening cuts” in essential services due to a funding shortfall, which currently allows assistance for only four out of 10 refugees, according to Dujarric.

In Yemen, the crisis continues to deepen with needs rising due to flooding. Dujarric reported that more than 22 million people, including over 10 million women and girls, are in need of humanitarian assistance.