Ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities and lone families in the West Bank (62 communities as of 22 Apr 2026)

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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.

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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
Silwad
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1
One of the vehicles vandalized by settlers in Silwad, 28 December 2024. Photo courtesy of local residents
One of the vehicles vandalized by settlers in Silwad, 28 December 2024. Photo courtesy of local residents
Silwad, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers on their land while soldiers looked on
Deir Jarir
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1
Mahmoud Hammad in the hospital, showing his bruises. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem, 31 Dec. 2024
Mahmoud Hammad in the hospital, showing his bruises. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem, 31 Dec. 2024
Deir Jarir, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers physically assaulted a farmer with clubs, injuring him
a-Dhahiriyah
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1
A-Dhahiriyah, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked passengers; soldiers arrested and humiliated them
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
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1
Nab’a al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers plowed land belonging to the community next to residents’ tents
Badu al-Mu’arrajat east (Mleihat)
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1
Badu a-Mu’arrajat East (al-Ka’abneh), Jericho District: Israeli settlers attacked houses with stones and set fire to a shed
Khallet a-Sidrah
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1
Khallet a-Sidrah (Badu Mikhmas), al-Quds District: Israeli settlers ran over 12 heads of sheep belonging to Palestinians
Kh. Susiya
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1
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers repeatedly invaded privately owned Palestinian lands with livestock, damaging crops and attacking residents
Kh.al-Halawah
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1
Flour sacks cut by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the Abu ‘Aram family
Flour sacks cut by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the Abu ‘Aram family
Kh. al-Halawah Masafer Yatta: Israeli settlers escorted by soldiers raided the community, searched it, attacked a resident, and vandalized and stole property
al-Ka'abina (Tajammu' Badawi)
Incident(s) :
1
Sacks of barley destroyed by settlers in the family’s shed. Photo courtesy of the family
Sacks of barley destroyed by settlers in the family’s shed. Photo courtesy of the family
Badu Mikhmas (al-Ka’abneh), Ramallah District: Israeli settlers broke into a Palestinian home, threatened the occupant and slashed sacks of barley
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Teenaged settlers attacked homes with stones and damage property
Burqah
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1
Burqah, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked tents and fired live rounds at defending Palestinian residents
Cardalah
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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
Burqah
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1
The damage the settlers caused to Nawabit’s property. Photos courtesy of the family
The damage the settlers caused to Nawabit’s property. Photos courtesy of the family
Burqah, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers killed a dog and destroyed property belonging to Palestinians
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
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1
Al-Farisiyah Nab’a al-Ghazal, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers plowed land near Palestinians’ tents
al-Mazra'ah al-Qibliyah
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1
The car’s burned interior. Photo courtesy of the family
The car’s burned interior. Photo courtesy of the family
Al-Mazra’ah al-Qibliyah, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers smashed Palestinian car window and set it on fire
Birin
Incident(s) :
1
Birin, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers torch Palestinian cars
Silwad
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1
Silwad, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked farmers out to plow their lands with clubs. Soldiers expelled the farmers
Khallet Makhul
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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
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers attacking the ‘Eid family home with stones and Molotov cocktails. From the security camera footage, courtesy of the ‘Eid family
Settlers attacking the ‘Eid family home with stones and Molotov cocktails. From the security camera footage, courtesy of the ‘Eid family
Burin, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian residents and house
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