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 201-220 of 2096 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

February
Jalud
Incident(s) :
1
A masked settlers holding a bottle of flammable fluid in a yard in the village of Jalud, 15 February 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
A masked settlers holding a bottle of flammable fluid in a yard in the village of Jalud, 15 February 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Jalud, Nablus District: Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked village homes with stones and set one on fire
Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Israel forcibly displaced the community of Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah) in Bethlehem District - the 21st forcibly displaced community since 7 October 2023
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
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Dozens of Israeli settlers invaded the village, attacked homes with stones, vandalized a vehicle and a water tank, and left in full view of police
January
Kh. Abu a-Rish
Incident(s) :
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
Kh. a-Tuba
Incident(s) :
1
A car belonging to a resident of Kh. a-Tuba after being torched by settlers, 25 January 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
A car belonging to a resident of Kh. a-Tuba after being torched by settlers, 25 January 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet a-Tuba, Masafer Yatta: Israeli settlers attacked homes and residents, smashed windows, and set a vehicle on fire
Ras Karkar
Incident(s) :
1
Mamduh Srur after being attacked by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Mamduh Srur after being attacked by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
‘Ein Ayub Junction, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers threw stones at a Palestinian vehicle, seriously injuring the driver
Turmusaya
Incident(s) :
1
Abdallah’s agricultural structure in flames after being set on fire by settlers. Still from security camera footage, courtesy of ‘Abdallah
Abdallah’s agricultural structure in flames after being set on fire by settlers. Still from security camera footage, courtesy of ‘Abdallah
Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers set fires in the community, vandalized property, and sprayed graffiti
Sinjil
Incident(s) :
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
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers let cattle graze in an olive grove in the Qa‘un Plain, destroying dozens of trees. Soldiers expelled the Palestinian farmer from his land
Khalet al-Furn
Incident(s) :
1
The hate graffiti sprayed on the Khalet al-Furn home, 8 Jan. 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
The hate graffiti sprayed on the Khalet al-Furn home, 8 Jan. 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khalet al-Furn, Hebron District: Israeli settlers set fire to an agricultural storage tent and spray hate Graffiti on a house
Badu al-Mu’arrajat east (Mleihat)
Incident(s) :
1
A settler letting the animals feed on Palestinian resident’s hey. Photo: ‘Aliyah al-Mleihat
A settler letting the animals feed on Palestinian resident’s hey. Photo: ‘Aliyah al-Mleihat
Badu al-Mu’arrajat East (al-Mleihat), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers grazed a flock of sheep and goats among the community’s homes and fed it with hay belonging to residents
Silwad
Incident(s) :
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
Bani Na'im
Incident(s) :
1
Mahmoud al-Jundi at the hospital with his son Muhammad. Photo courtesy of the family
Mahmoud al-Jundi at the hospital with his son Muhammad. Photo courtesy of the family
Bani Na’im, Hebron District: Israeli settlers escorted by a soldier attacked Palestinian farmers returning from their land. Israel Police officers who arrived at the scene arrested the farmers and denied them medical care
Qawawis
Incident(s) :
1
Khaled Najjar after being attacked by settlers near his home. Photo by Basel al-Adrah, B’Tselem.
Khaled Najjar after being attacked by settlers near his home. Photo by Basel al-Adrah, B’Tselem.
Qawawis, Hebron District: Masked Israeli settlers attacked a 71-year-old Palestinian man in his yard in the dead of night, seriously injuring him

2024

December
Khallet a-Sidrah
Incident(s) :
1
Khallet a-Sidrah (Badu Mikhmas), al-Quds District: Israeli settlers stole cattle belonging to Palestinians
Wadi Qatunyah
Incident(s) :
1
Wadi Qatunyah (al-Khalayel area), Ramallah District: Soldiers and settlers expelled a Palestinian family with threats
a-Dhahiriyah
Incident(s) :
1
A-Dhahiriyah, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked passengers; soldiers arrested and humiliated them
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