The Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the West Bank is being neglected, but ignoring it comes at a heavy price. The security situation in the West Bank is deteriorating, with Palestinians being forced out of their homes and fears of Israeli annexation. Israeli settlers are already scattered across the West Bank and have an appetite for more land and settlements. The Israeli government's use of excessive force and neglect of civilians and insurrectionists is leading to a de facto annexation of the West Bank. The ultimate aim for the settlers and parts of the Israeli government is to have as few Palestinians as possible living in the West Bank.