Washington: (RightNow) The US has demanded Israel take strong action against settler violence in the West Bank. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel should act immediately against this violence.

Marco Rubio expressed concern over the attack on American journalist Heidi Levine while speaking to reporters before departing from Maryland to Uzbekistan. He emphasized that Israel must take steps to prevent such incidents.

The US Secretary of State further mentioned that he showed images of the violence to Israeli officials, urging them to understand the gravity of the situation. He also noted that President Trump has expressed concerns about the security situation in the West Bank.

This issue has gained significance as the Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that 1,505 Palestinians have been killed and 5,332 injured in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire.

It is noteworthy that recently, 80 Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers, injuring 63-year-old American photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was reporting on the scene.