A far-right member of Israel's parliament, Zvi Sukkot from the Religious Zionism party, has faced widespread condemnation after damaging a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred under military escort in the village of Madama, where the monument was erected to honor Palestinians killed during various conflicts with Israel. The memorial, established in 2008, commemorates those lost in the Battle of Karameh and both intifadas. Sukkot's actions have been criticized for glorifying terrorism, as he claimed it was necessary to remove any site that celebrates violence against Israelis. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged their soldiers were present during the incident but stated that Sukkot and his group acted deceptively without authorization. This is not the first time settler violence has escalated tensions in the West Bank, with Madama itself being a frequent target of such attacks. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office criticizing Sukkot's actions as an unacceptable practice that hinders the IDF from focusing on combating terrorism and incitement to violence. Meanwhile, Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival in the upcoming general election, deemed Sukkot's behavior a disgrace for anyone representing the public. In contrast, Bezalel Smotrich, who heads the Religious Zionism party, accused the left-wing opposition of prioritizing condemnation of Sukkot over addressing terrorism itself. The escalating violence by settlers has raised concerns about potential major escalations in the West Bank, as reported by Major General Avi Bluth, the most senior Israeli military officer in the region.