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 81-100 of 2098 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

October
Mikhmas
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Structures set on fire by settlers in Khallet a-Sidrah. Video footage courtesy of residents
Structures set on fire by settlers in Khallet a-Sidrah. Video footage courtesy of residents
Mikhmas, al-Quds District: Settlers attacked farmers during the olive harvest, then burned 8 homes in Khallet a-Sidrah nearby and attacked activists
Kh. Susiya
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1
The settler with the cows invading the yard. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settler with the cows invading the yard. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers grazed flock in olive grove, soldiers refused to remove them
Kafr Ra’i
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1
Kafr Ra’i, Jenin District: Masked soldiers assaulted Palestinian harvesters in Area A and stole their olive yield
a-Rakeez
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1
The settlers trying to steal the a water tanks from al-‘Adrah’s land. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settlers trying to steal the a water tanks from al-‘Adrah’s land. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet a-Rakeez: Settlers invaded a cave and stole a farmer’s tools
Turmusaya
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1
Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked farmers and activists during olive harvest, beat a woman unconscious and burned cars
Kh. Susiya
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1
Ashkra, South Hebron Hills: Settlers grazed a herd of cows in an olive grove and beat the landowner and his wife
Turmusaya
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1
Damage caused by the settlers to R.A.’s car. Photo courtesy of the witness
Damage caused by the settlers to R.A.’s car. Photo courtesy of the witness
Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olive harvest, injured one of the harvesters, and vandalized his car
Qabalan
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1
Sari Abu Zeina being evacuated to the hospital. Courtesy of the family.
Sari Abu Zeina being evacuated to the hospital. Courtesy of the family.
Qabalan, Nablus District: Settlers attacked members of a family harvesting olives on their land in Area B, injuring them
Deir 'Ammar
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1
A settler attacking a Palestinian farmer with stones in Deir ‘Ammar. Still from video footage courtesy of Jacob Lazarus
A settler attacking a Palestinian farmer with stones in Deir ‘Ammar. Still from video footage courtesy of Jacob Lazarus
Deir ‘Ammar, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and activists, injuring several of them
Beit Fajjar
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1
Mahmoud Taqatqah. Photo: Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem
Mahmoud Taqatqah. Photo: Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem
Beit Fajjar (Wadi Seif), Bethlehem District: Settlers attacked a family harvesting grapes on their land, beat them with clubs, set a dog on them that bit two of them, and torched their car
Deir Sharaf
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1
Riyad Mar‘i. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Riyad Mar‘i. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Deir Sharaf, Nablus District: Israeli soldiers drove Palestinian harvesters off their land, claiming the trees belonged to settlers
a-Tuwani
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1
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settlers and soldiers broke into sheep pens claiming to look for stolen sheep
a-Nazlah a-Sharqiya
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers harvesting olives on Kattaneh’s land. Still from video footage courtesy of Kattaneh
Settlers harvesting olives on Kattaneh’s land. Still from video footage courtesy of Kattaneh
A-Nazlah a-Sharqiyah, Tulkarm District: Settlers and soldiers prevented farmers from harvesting their olives; soldiers allowed the settlers to harvest and steal olives
Ramin
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2
Ramin, Tulkarm District: Settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, vandalized property and stole the olive harvest. A week later, soldiers and settlers again drove the harvesters away
Burqah
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1
The soldiers leaving M.T.’s land in the military vehicle and his car. Taken from a video, courtesy of M.T.
The soldiers leaving M.T.’s land in the military vehicle and his car. Taken from a video, courtesy of M.T.
Burqah, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked and expelled olive harvesters from their lands with the help of soldiers, who assisted the settlers in stealing the olive crop and stole equipment themselves
Khallet Makhul
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1
The settlers at the entrance to Bsharat’s home. Photo courtesy of the family
The settlers at the entrance to Bsharat’s home. Photo courtesy of the family
Israeli settlers invaded Khallet Makhul and harassed its residents
Masafer Bani Na’im
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1
Masafer Bani Na’im, South Hebron Hills: Soldier known to locals as a settler blocked a family car, threatened family members, humiliated them and called in soldiers who arrested the father and son
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Damage to solar panel wiring. Photo courtesy of community residents
Damage to solar panel wiring. Photo courtesy of community residents
Nab’a al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Settlers vandalized a tractor, destroyed solar panel wiring and stole and broke security cameras​
Beita
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1
Settlers set fire to a car belonging to one of the harvesters in Beita. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 10 October 2025
Settlers set fire to a car belonging to one of the harvesters in Beita. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 10 October 2025
Beita, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, beat a dog to death and torched vehicles; soldiers also attacked the harvesters with tear gas and live fire
Far'ata
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1
Far‘ata, Qalqiliya District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters with stones and, in front of soldiers, vandalized their car. The soldiers arrested two of the harvesters
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