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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 480 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

July
Badu al-Mu’arrajat east (Mleihat)
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1
Residents of Badu al-Mu’arajat East (Mleihat) dismantle their homes ahead of the community’s departure. Photo by ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 4 July 2025
Residents of Badu al-Mu’arajat East (Mleihat) dismantle their homes ahead of the community’s departure. Photo by ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 4 July 2025
Badu al-Mu’arrajat East, Jordan Valley: Another community forcibly displaced through state-backed settler violence
May
Kh. Khallet a-Dabe'
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Incident Count
5
Settlers raiding the village of Khilet a-Dabe’ with their flock. Photo: Omri Eran-Vardi, ActiveStills, 31 May 2025
Settlers raiding the village of Khilet a-Dabe’ with their flock. Photo: Omri Eran-Vardi, ActiveStills, 31 May 2025
Khirbet Khilet a-Dabe’, South Hebron Hills: After Israeli authorities demolished most of the village, settlers established an outpost near the remaining homes and have been trying to drive the residents out
Wadi Qatunyah
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2
Military and settler vehicles near the neighboring encampment. Photo courtesy of local residents
Military and settler vehicles near the neighboring encampment. Photo courtesy of local residents
Wadi Qatunyah (al-Khalayel area), Ramallah District: Israeli settlers broke into community homes, destroyed food, wreaked havoc and looted, while soldiers prevented the family from going home. Teenage settlers, escorted by soldiers, grazed their flock in
al-Mughayir (Ramallah)
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2
The damage in H.A.'s farmhouse, torched by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
The damage in H.A.'s farmhouse, torched by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Al-Mughayir, Kh. Abu Falah, Ramallah District: Over two days, Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian fields and a house and attacked residents with stones
April
Kobar
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1
The settlers and the soldier with the abducted men in the olive grove. Used under Section 27A
The settlers and the soldier with the abducted men in the olive grove. Used under Section 27A
Kobar, Ramallah District: An Israeli soldier and armed settlers violently abducted two Palestinians from the village, abused them, and fired at other residents
Sinjil
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2
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
a-Rakeez
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1
Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinan teen and shot his father, who lost a leg. Soldiers arrested the injured father and his son
Wadi Qatunyah
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1
Soldiers accompanied by settlers dismantled a guest tent and sheep pen in the community of Wadi Qatunyah, Ramallah District
Hebron
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1
Wadi al-A’war, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian farmer, throwing stones, hitting and setting a dog on him, which bit him. Soldiers who arrived at the scene threatened him
March
Kh. Jenbah
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1
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
Kh. Susiya
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1
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
Kh. Susiya
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1
Kh. Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked shepherds with stones; Israeli police detained B'Tselem field researcher Nasser Nawaj'ah and allowed the settlers to leave
Kh. al-Marajem
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1
Nassim Msallam’s charred kitchen. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem
Nassim Msallam’s charred kitchen. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem
Kh. al-Marajim, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked homes and residents with stones, set fire to houses and a car; soldiers detained residents, assaulted a teenage girl and allowed the settlers to leave without detaining anyone
al-Burj (Tubas)
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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
North of Ras 'Ein al-Auja
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1
Footage of the livestock being stolen. Courtesy of activists
Footage of the livestock being stolen. Courtesy of activists
Ras 'Ein al-’Auja, Jordan Valley: Dozens of settlers, escorted by soldiers and police, raided the community, attacked residents, fired at them, and stole about 1,500 sheep and goats
January
Kh. Abu a-Rish
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1
Bilal Mahariq in the hospital after his attack. Photo courtesy of the family
Bilal Mahariq in the hospital after his attack. Photo courtesy of the family
Khirbet Abu a-Rish, Ramallah Dem, killed livestock and vandalized residential tents
Sinjil
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1
A vehicle torched by settlers in the town of Sinjil. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 20 January 2025
A vehicle torched by settlers in the town of Sinjil. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 20 January 2025
Sinjil, Ramallah District: Dozens of settlers attacked the village, setting fire to vehicles and homes and injuring residents
Silwad
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1
A truck torched by settlers in the town of Silwad. Photo courtesy of town residents.
A truck torched by settlers in the town of Silwad. Photo courtesy of town residents.
Silwad, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked farmers and torched vehicles, while the soldiers escorting them did nothing

2024

December
Wadi Qatunyah
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1
Wadi Qatunyah (al-Khalayel area), Ramallah District: Soldiers and settlers expelled a Palestinian family with threats
a-Dhahiriyah
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1
A-Dhahiriyah, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked passengers; soldiers arrested and humiliated them
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