UN warns of escalating West Bank violence and challenges to Israel's control.

The UN human rights chief has warned that the recent outbreak of violence in the West Bank could spiral out of control. At least 18 people have been killed this week in the territory, with the vast majority being Palestinians. The violence is being fuelled by political rhetoric and an escalation in the use of advanced military weaponry by Israel. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an immediate end to the violence and for Israel to reset its policies in line with international human rights standards.