Ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities and lone families in the West Bank (62 communities as of 22 Apr 2026)
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 83 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.
2025
April
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
3
Settlers attacked the extended Idris family in Khallet a-Natsh, Hebron, over three consecutive days, threw stones at their homes, tried to torch a house with a pregnant woman inside and broke a man’s arm
2024
September
2023
June
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron. Four Palestinians arrested by soldiers who participated in the attack and released within days without charge
February
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
Jaber Neighborhood, Hebron City Center: Israeli settlers attack a Palestinian. Soldiers detain two of the victim’s relatives, who had rushed to the scene
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
Hebron City Center: Israeli settlers throw stones, breaking ceramics in Palestinian store and damaging parked cars
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
A-Shuhada Street, Hebron City Center: Teen settlers steal water tank from private Palestinian yard
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
Bab a-Zawiya, Hebron City Center: Teenage Israeli settlers attack Palestinian 12-year-old with stick
January
2022
December
November
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
2
Israeli teenage settlers attack elderly Palestinian farmer on his land. Settlers later attack his family near their home and soldiers join in, Jabel Jales neighborhood, Hebron
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
“Chayei Sarah” weekend in Hebron: Israeli soldiers detain Palestinian teen who swore at settlers attacking his home
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
3
“Chayei Sarah” weekend in Hebron: Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and loot property in front of soldiers
Hebron
35.0946
31.5299
Incident(s) :
Incident Count
1
Jabal Jales, central Hebron: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian family and volunteers during olive harvest and try to steal crop
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