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.

Displaying 21-40 of 2096 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2026

January
al-Hadidiyah
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Residents of al-Hadidiyah who returned to the community to collect dismantled building components loading them onto a truck. Photo: Faiz Abu Ramileh, ActiveStills, 25 January 2026
Residents of al-Hadidiyah who returned to the community to collect dismantled building components loading them onto a truck. Photo: Faiz Abu Ramileh, ActiveStills, 25 January 2026
Al-Hadidiyah, northern Jordan Valley: Four families driven out of the community through relentless harassment by settlers from outposts established nearby
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
1
Ras ‘Ein al-‘Auja, south Jordan Valley: Israel forcibly transferred the largest shepherding community in the West Bank using state-backed settler violence
al-Burj (Hamam al-Maleh)
Incident(s) :
1
The three community residents who were detained by the soldiers after the settler attack. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
The three community residents who were detained by the soldiers after the settler attack. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
Al-Burj (Hamam al-Maleh), Jordan Valley: Settlers invaded the community and assaulted residents, soldiers detained three residents based on settlers’ false allegations
Khallet a-Sidrah
Incident(s) :
1
Yusef Zawahreh and ‘Ayidah al-‘Adrah in their home, burned down by settlers. Photo: Faiz Abu Rmeleh, B’Tselem
Yusef Zawahreh and ‘Ayidah al-‘Adrah in their home, burned down by settlers. Photo: Faiz Abu Rmeleh, B’Tselem
Khallet a-Sidrah, al-Quds District: Settlers severely beat a couple and torched their home, attacked activists, and torched vehicles and three other homes
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
1
Ras Ein al-‘Auja residents load dismantled building parts onto a truck ahead of leaving. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B'Tselem, 8 January 2026
Ras Ein al-‘Auja residents load dismantled building parts onto a truck ahead of leaving. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B'Tselem, 8 January 2026
Ras ‘Ein al-‘Auja, southern Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers forcibly transferred 26 families from the community

2025

December
Yanun
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet Yanun al-Foqa in January 2024. Photo: Sarit Michaeli, B’Tselem
Khirbet Yanun al-Foqa in January 2024. Photo: Sarit Michaeli, B’Tselem
Khirbet Yanun al-Foqa (the village of Yanun), Nablus District: Israeli settlers forced out the last families living in the upper part of the village and blocked access to it with an iron gate
Kh. al-Malih (Hamamat al-Malih)
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers and soldiers in Burhan Daraghmeh’s yard in Khirbet al-Malih. Photo courtesy of residents
Settlers and soldiers in Burhan Daraghmeh’s yard in Khirbet al-Malih. Photo courtesy of residents
Khirbet al-Malih (Hamamat al-Malih), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers raided the community, tried to break into a home, and assaulted and beat its occupants. Soldiers who arrived arrested four family members who tried to defend themselves
Deir Dobwan
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2
Muhammad ‘Awawdeh after the assault. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Muhammad ‘Awawdeh after the assault. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Deir Dobwan, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian workers at a farm at night and stole sheep. Several hours later, in the morning, settlers attacked farmers who were plowing their land, injured several of them and stole vehicles
Deir Jarir
Incident(s) :
1
Screenshot from the video documenting the settler running over M.’s son. Courtesy of local residents
Screenshot from the video documenting the settler running over M.’s son. Courtesy of local residents
Deir Jarir, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked homes and blocked the entrance to the village, settler on an ATV deliberately ran over a local resident who was praying by the roadside
Beit Furik
Incident(s) :
1
Beit Furik, Nablus District: Settlers attacked farmers while they were plowing, soldiers detained and abused the farmers
Fasayil al-Wusta
Incident(s) :
1
Libi and the other settlers near the family’s homes. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
Libi and the other settlers near the family’s homes. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
Fasayil al-Wusta, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers are trying to force out the last family left in the community
'Ein Yabrud
Incident(s) :
1
Hate graffiti on the garage wall. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Hate graffiti on the garage wall. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
‘Ein Yabrud, Ramallah District: Settlers set fire to vehicles under residential building
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
2
A herd of camels belonging to the settlers on community land, 13 December 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
A herd of camels belonging to the settlers on community land, 13 December 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Ras ‘Ein al-‘Auja, southern Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers continue to invade the community and graze camels and sheep inside the residential area
Wadi Qatunyah
Incident(s) :
1
Fidaa and Rizeq Abu Na’im at the hospital. Photo courtesy of the family
Fidaa and Rizeq Abu Na’im at the hospital. Photo courtesy of the family
Wadi Qatunyah (al-Khalayel, al-Mughayir land), Ramallah District: Settlers assaulted a family and solidarity activists, injuring six people
Khallet Khader (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers plowing private Palestinian land east of Khallet Khader. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
Settlers plowing private Palestinian land east of Khallet Khader. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
Northern Jordan Valley: Settlers repeatedly vandalized fields, irrigation systems and crops, plowed and sowed on private Palestinian land and prevented Palestinian farmers from cultivating their fields
November
Ein al-Meyteh (Hamam al-Maleh)
Incident(s) :
1
Solar panels smashed by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Solar panels smashed by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
‘Ein al-Meyteh (Hamamat al-Malih), Jordan Valley: Eight Palestinian families displaced from their homes through settler violence
Silwad
Incident(s) :
1
The coffee stand. Image from Google Maps, used under Section 27a
The coffee stand. Image from Google Maps, used under Section 27a
Silwad, Ramallah District: An Israeli settler threatened a Palestinian coffee stand owner at gunpoint and vandalized his business, forcing him to relocate
Kh. Wadi a-Rakhim
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers stealing the donkey. Still from security camera footage
The settlers stealing the donkey. Still from security camera footage
Wadi a-Rakhim, South Hebron Hills: Settlers caught on camera stealing a donkey from a residential yard
Yatta
Incident(s) :
1
One of the settlers threatening Wadha ‘Obeid. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
One of the settlers threatening Wadha ‘Obeid. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
Khallet al-Humos, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family while they were working their land
Silwad
Incident(s) :
1
A settler vandalizing a security camera. From security camera footage
A settler vandalizing a security camera. From security camera footage
Silwad, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers broke into a vacation home on town land, stole and vandalized property
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