Zvi Sukkot, a far-right member of the Israeli parliament and a representative of the Religious Zionism party, has been criticized for damaging a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank village of Madama. The monument, erected in 2008 to honor Palestinians killed during the Battle of Karameh and the two intifadas, was targeted while Sukkot was under military escort. He claimed that the memorial glorified terrorism and should be removed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed their soldiers were present but expressed disapproval for Sukkot's unauthorized actions during a tour approved by them. This incident has sparked international condemnation, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, both criticizing the lawmaker's behavior. The increasing settler attacks in the West Bank have escalated tensions, with Madama itself being a frequent target of such violence. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for a major escalation, as voiced by Major General Avi Bluth, the most senior Israeli military officer in the West Bank.