Ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities and lone families in the West Bank (59 communities as of 16 Mar 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 81-100 of 2064 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

October
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
1
The settler kicking the activist and knocking her down. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settler kicking the activist and knocking her down. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers invaded a yard with livestock and assaulted an activist
Surif
Incident(s) :
1
The graffiti reading “Revenge, regards from Jat,” spray-painted by settlers on Ghneimat’s land. Photo courtesy of Ghneimat
The graffiti reading “Revenge, regards from Jat,” spray-painted by settlers on Ghneimat’s land. Photo courtesy of Ghneimat
Surif, Hebron District: Settlers cut down dozens of olive and other trees
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
Ras al-Qadi (Halhul), Hebron District: Israeli settlers broke a gate and assaulted a father and his grown sons on their private land
September
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
The grapevine trellis wires cut by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the witness
The grapevine trellis wires cut by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the witness
Ras al-Qadi (Halhul), Hebron District: Israeli settlers assaulted and injured farmers who came to harvest grapes on their private land
a-Naqurah
Incident(s) :
1
A-Naqurah, Nablus District: Israeli settlers stole olive harvest
Kh. Tall al-Himma
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers arrive at the al-Himma community. Photo courtesy of local residents
Settlers arrive at the al-Himma community. Photo courtesy of local residents
Kh. Tall al-Himma, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers raided the community, threatened and assaulted residents
al-Khader
Incident(s) :
3
A vineyard on Mahmoud Dar ‘Isa’s land. Photo courtesy of Dar ‘Isa
A vineyard on Mahmoud Dar ‘Isa’s land. Photo courtesy of Dar ‘Isa
Al-Khader, Bethlehem District: Israel has been denying residents access to their farmland for two years, destroying the grape-growing sector and inflicting severe economic and cultural harm
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
A settler on an ATV in the community. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents, 24 September 2025
A settler on an ATV in the community. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents, 24 September 2025
Khirbet Samrah, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers repeatedly invade residential compound
al-Mughayir (Ramallah)
Incident(s) :
1
The armed settler and his friend with the flock near the playground. Photo courtesy of local residents
The armed settler and his friend with the flock near the playground. Photo courtesy of local residents
Al-Mughayir, Ramallah District: A settler grazing sheep on village land shot and killed a young man who tried to drive him away
Um Durit
Incident(s) :
1
Um Durit, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers assaulted a village resident and broke into her home; an Israel Police officer refused to detain the attackers
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers brought cattle into privately owned Palestinian fields again and destroyed crops.
Badu Jebas-East Taybah
Incident(s) :
1
The outpost established by settlers on the compound from which the Yunes family was expelled in 2023. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
The outpost established by settlers on the compound from which the Yunes family was expelled in 2023. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Badu Jebas (East a-Taybah), Ramallah District: After repeated attacks and harassment by Israeli settlers, five families left the community and six others moved closer to nearby villages
Sinjil
Incident(s) :
1
A settler on an ATV steering the cows toward the town’s homes. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents
A settler on an ATV steering the cows toward the town’s homes. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents
Sinjil, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers grazed cows on Palestinian lands and fired at residents
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers with their herd in a harvested field belonging to Palestinian farmers. Still from video footage courtesy of the farmers
Settlers with their herd in a harvested field belonging to Palestinian farmers. Still from video footage courtesy of the farmers
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers grazed cattle in Palestinian farm fields and confronted farmers who tried to protect their land
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
Photo: Mus’ab Suaftah getting his head wound dressed at the Bardalah clinic. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Photo: Mus’ab Suaftah getting his head wound dressed at the Bardalah clinic. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers attacked and injured a 16-year-old Palestinian boy who was returning home with his flock
August
Qawawis
Incident(s) :
1
A resident of the village who was beaten by the settlers and hurt by pepper spray. Courtesy of the residents
A resident of the village who was beaten by the settlers and hurt by pepper spray. Courtesy of the residents
Khirbet Qawawis, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked residents and solidarity activists in the village with stones, clubs, and pepper spray, wounding several people and damaging vehicles, homes, and other property
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
Mustafa Milhem receiving treatment at the hospital. Photo courtesy of Milhem
Mustafa Milhem receiving treatment at the hospital. Photo courtesy of Milhem
Khirbet al-Qat (Wadi al-Amir), Halhul, Hebron District: Settlers attacked and injured two Palestinians who were harvesting grapes
Ehmeir (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Mustafa Daraghmeh after being assaulted by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Mustafa Daraghmeh after being assaulted by settlers. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Ihmeir (al-Farisiyah), the Jordan Valley: Another family forced out of the shepherding community by settler violence
Dar Sh'alan ('Atarah)
Incident(s) :
1
A settlers’ vehicle near the community’s residential compound. Photo courtesy of local residents
A settlers’ vehicle near the community’s residential compound. Photo courtesy of local residents
Dar Sh’alan (‘Atarah), Ramallah District: Israeli settlers set up an outpost in Area B near the community and forced its residents out
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
A settler with a flock in the Sa’dah family orchard. Photo courtesy of the family
A settler with a flock in the Sa’dah family orchard. Photo courtesy of the family
Wadi al-Amir (Halhul), Hebron District: Israeli settlers invaded a Palestinian vineyard during the harvest, damaged grapes and drove off the landowners
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Video Channel: Settler Violence = State Violence

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A settler in military uniform shot and killed two Palestinian brothers as part of a settler attack on the village of Qaryut, Nablus District
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Khallet a-Sidrah, al-Quds District: Shepherding community facing immediate expulsion
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Israeli settlers engage in animal brutality as part of ongoing assault on Palestinian communities
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Wadi Ejheish, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked a home and tried to break in, smashed windows, pepper-sprayed six family members including a baby, slaughtered sheep and vandalized a car
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Um al-Kheir, South Hebron Hills: A settler shot and killed peace activist Awdah al-Hathaleen, and soldiers arrested the victim’s relatives on his orders
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Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinan teen and shot his father, who lost a leg. Soldiers arrested the injured father and his son
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Israel accelerating ethnic cleansing in Masafer Yatta
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Settler violence against Palestinians – daily life in the West Bank
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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

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