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In recent years — and especially since 7 October 2023 — there has been a sharp increase in both the number and severity of settler attacks against Palestinians. The incidents reported on this blog do not reflect all incidents of settler violence in the West Bank, but only those that B’Tselem was able to document and investigate.

Displaying 1-20 of 164 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

April
Southern a-Nassariyah
Incident(s) :
1
South a-Nassariyah, the Jordan Valley: Settlers attack Palestinian shepherding community, vandalize property and steal livestock
March
al-Burj (Tubas)
Incident(s) :
1
Ghanam al-Faqir in the hospital immediately after the attack. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Ghanam al-Faqir in the hospital immediately after the attack. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Al-Burj, Tubas District: Israeli settlers attacked and injured Palestinian shepherds in front of soldiers who did not intervene but did call ambulances
February
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
Members of the Abu ‘Aram family leaving their compound in Khirbet Samrah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Members of the Abu ‘Aram family leaving their compound in Khirbet Samrah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Khirbet Samrah, Tubas District: Extended Palestinian family displaced after settlers established outpost near Khirbet Samrah, Tubas District
Kh. Ibziq
Incident(s) :
1
Kh. Ibziq, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked a young Palestinian with a disability, and stabbed him when he ran away from them
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
The dough, flour, and bread that the settlers threw on the ground. Still from video footage courtesy of residents
The dough, flour, and bread that the settlers threw on the ground. Still from video footage courtesy of residents
Nab’a al-Ghazal, al-Farisiyah, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers invaded Palestinian family compound and destroyed food supplies
al-'Aqabah
Incident(s) :
1
Solar panels smashed by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Solar panels smashed by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Al-’Aqabah, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian shepherd, destroyed tents and other items belonging to family
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
‘Abdallah Abu a-Sheikh after being attacked by settlers. Photo courtesy of local residents
‘Abdallah Abu a-Sheikh after being attacked by settlers. Photo courtesy of local residents
Bardalah, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked and injured a Palestinian farmer grazing sheep

2024

December
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Nab’a al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers plowed land belonging to the community next to residents’ tents
Cardalah
Incident(s) :
1
The crack in the windshield caused by the settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Dagaharmeh, B’Tselem
The crack in the windshield caused by the settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Dagaharmeh, B’Tselem
Kardalah, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked a moving car with stones, causing damage
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Al-Farisiyah Nab’a al-Ghazal, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers plowed land near Palestinians’ tents
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
The family tents in Khallet Makhul. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
The family tents in Khallet Makhul. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Khallet Makhul, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked a house and its occupants
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
On Monday, 9 December 2024, three settlers arrived at the community on ATVs, drove around the tents while playing loud music on speakers, and disturbed the residents.
Kh. 'Ein al-Hilweh
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers stand atop the hill from which the stones were thrown. Photo courtesy of local residents
Settlers stand atop the hill from which the stones were thrown. Photo courtesy of local residents
Kh. ‘Ein al-Hilweh, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers threw stones at Palestinian residential tents
Ehmeir (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers standing behind the fence. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settlers standing behind the fence. Photo courtesy of local residents
Ihmeir (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers threw stones at a Palestinian residential tent
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet Samrah, Tubas District: Settlers roamed among community tents blaring music on loudspeakers
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
On Saturday evening, 7 December 2024, settlers arrived at the community on an ATV, drove around the residents’ tents and livestock, kicking up dust, and then left.
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
On Friday evening, 6 December 2024, settlers arrived at the community on an ATV, drove around the residents’ tents and livestock, kicking up dust, and then left.
November
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
Khallet Makhul, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers stole a horse from Palestinians
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
On Monday morning, 28 November 2024, settlers arrived at the community on an ATV. They were filmed chasing residents, grazing their livestock near their homes, shouting at them and driving them away. The settlers also drove around the residents’ tents and livestock, kicking up dust, and then left.
Kh. Yarza
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet Yarza, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers killed a cart and stole two from Palestinians
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Video Channel: Settler Violence = State Violence

עודה אל-הד'אלין עם אחד מבניו. צילום: עמרי ערן ורדי, אקטיבסטילס
Um al-Kheir, South Hebron Hills: A settler shot and killed peace activist Awdah al-Hathaleen, and soldiers arrested the victim’s relatives on his orders
מתוך תיעוד הווידיאו
Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinan teen and shot his father, who lost a leg. Soldiers arrested the injured father and his son
מתוך תיעוד הווידאו
Israel accelerating ethnic cleansing in Masafer Yatta
מתוך תיעוד הווידאו
Settler violence against Palestinians – daily life in the West Bank
מתוך תיעוד הווידאו
Sinjil, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers building an outpost on town land attacked residents and burned homes and vehicles; one resident died of a heart attack after inhaling smoke
South a-Nassariyah, the Jordan Valley: Settlers attack Palestinian shepherding community, vandalize property and steal livestock
March 2025: Settler violence escalates with help from the Israeli military
מתוך תיעוד הווידיאו
Kh. Jenbah, Masafer Yatta, South Hebron Hills: An Israeli settler invasion into Palestinians’ fields escalated into a massive settler and army attack on the community involving severe violence, property damage, and arrests
מתוך תיעוד הווידאו
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked the village, hitting residents and activists and vandalizing and stealing property. Soldiers and police arrested residents while allowing the settlers to leave
Israel’s regime of apartheid and occupation is inextricably bound up in human rights violations. B’Tselem strives to end this regime, as that is the only way forward to a future in which human rights, democracy, liberty and equality are ensured to all people, both Palestinian and Israeli, living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.