Disputed lands, competition over grazing, and a settler provocateur lead to increased violence

Incident began when terrorists stoned Israeli vehicles, attacked Jewish shepherd

Riots further inflame tense atmosphere in Judea and Samaria

High Court demands answers from police for failing to prevent attacks on Palestinian villagers

Violence carried out by Jewish extremists has been an area of increasing concern for the IDF in West Bank

Tool allows state to detain individuals without a trial in cases of imminent danger

US remains 'committed to fighting increasing extremist settler violence'

Settler group blasts gov't for not protecting against 'war by foreign countries'

Sanctioned group has received gov't funding, provided security to settlements

Central Command chief: Investigation 'will not be concluded until rioters are brought to justice'