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 101-120 of 2064 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

August
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
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers near the families’ home in Ras Ein al-Auja. Photo courtesy of local residents
Settlers near the families’ home in Ras Ein al-Auja. Photo courtesy of local residents
Ras ‘Ein al-‘Auja, southern Jordan Valley: Two families forced out of their homes in the community following incursions and harassment by settlers, backed by the military and the police
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
Dhahr al-Bu (Halhul), Hebron District: Settlers assaulted and injured farmers who were harvesting grapes on their privately owned land
Duma
Incident(s) :
1
Earthworks for the establishment of the Giborey David outpost. Photo: Salma a-Deb'i, B'Tselem
Earthworks for the establishment of the Giborey David outpost. Photo: Salma a-Deb'i, B'Tselem
Duma, Nablus District: A settler shot and killed a resident while working to take over private land for an outpost
Halhul
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers assault family members as they try to leave the area. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
Settlers assault family members as they try to leave the area. Still from video footage, courtesy of the family
Halhul, Hebron District: Israeli settlers harassed a Palestinian family harvesting grapes, assaulted a child and vandalized some of the crop. Soldiers detained the family members for hours, and a police officer who arrived at the scene refused to take the
'Arab al-Jahalin ('Ein Ayub)
Incident(s) :
1
Soldiers telling community residents that they have a week to leave. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents
Soldiers telling community residents that they have a week to leave. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents
‘Arab a-Jahalin ‘Ein Ayub, Ramallah District: Another Palestinian shepherding community forced out by soldiers and settlers
Khallet Khader (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Khallet Khader (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers vandalized troughs and spilled water in a grazing area
'Aqraba
Incident(s) :
1
Mu’in al-Asfar. Photo courtesy of the family
Mu’in al-Asfar. Photo courtesy of the family
‘Aqraba, Nablus District: Settlers opened fire at Palestinian farmers amid attempt to drive them off their own land, killing one and wounding seven. Soldiers expelled the farmers
July
Silwad
Kh. Abu Falah
Ramun East (Wadi a-Siq North)
Incident(s) :
3
Graffiti spray-painted by settlers on the wall on Khirbet Abu Falah. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B'Tselem
Graffiti spray-painted by settlers on the wall on Khirbet Abu Falah. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B'Tselem
Israeli settlers raided three Palestinian localities in the Ramallah area, setting fire to vehicles. A local resident who helped put out the flames suffered cardiac arrest and died
Um al-Kheir
Incident(s) :
1
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
Deir 'Ala (Bariyet Kisan)
Incident(s) :
1
A resident of the community loads belongings onto a truck. Photo courtesy of local residents, 24 July 2025
A resident of the community loads belongings onto a truck. Photo courtesy of local residents, 24 July 2025
Deir ‘Ala, Baryat Kisan, Bethlehem District: Another shepherding community in Area B forcibly displaced through state-backed settler violence
Kh. al-Malih (Hamamat al-Malih)
Incident(s) :
1
Members of the Hmeid family loading their belongings onto a truck before leaving. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Members of the Hmeid family loading their belongings onto a truck before leaving. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Khirbet al-Malih, the Jordan Valley: Two families forcibly displaced from Khirbet Samrah in 2023, displaced again from Khirbet al-Malih by settler violence
Kh. al-Malih (Hamamat al-Malih)
Incident(s) :
1
Some of the sheep killed by the settlers. From footage courtesy of residents
Some of the sheep killed by the settlers. From footage courtesy of residents
Khirbet al-Malih (Hamamat al-Malih area), the Jordan Valley:: Settlers assaulted residents, vandalized property, and stole and killed hundreds of sheep
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
2
Field torched by settlers. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
Field torched by settlers. Photo: Jordan Valley activists
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley: Settlers set fire to a field with an irrigation system and a farm shack in Qa’un Plain
Badu al-Mu’arrajat east (Mleihat)
Incident(s) :
1
Residents of Badu al-Mu’arajat East (Mleihat) dismantle their homes ahead of the community’s departure. Photo by ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 4 July 2025
Residents of Badu al-Mu’arajat East (Mleihat) dismantle their homes ahead of the community’s departure. Photo by ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 4 July 2025
Badu al-Mu’arrajat East, Jordan Valley: Another community forcibly displaced through state-backed settler violence
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
A community resident dismantles one of the structures. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 29 June 2025
A community resident dismantles one of the structures. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem, 29 June 2025
Khirbet Samrah, the Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers have forcibly displaced 12 out of 16 families since October 2023
June
Dar Abu Faza'
Incident(s) :
1
The metal mesh that protected the house windows. Photo by Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
The metal mesh that protected the house windows. Photo by Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Dar Abu Faza’a, Ramallah District: Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the community, set property on fire, and sprayed graffiti
Juret al-Kheil
Incident(s) :
1
Shadi a-Tarawah in an ambulance after being attacked. Photo courtesy of the a-Tawarah family
Shadi a-Tarawah in an ambulance after being attacked. Photo courtesy of the a-Tawarah family
Jurat al-Kheil, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family visiting its farmland with clubs and stones
Ma’azi Jaba' (al-Khdeirat)
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers attacking the community. Screen capture from a video, courtesy of the residents.
The settlers attacking the community. Screen capture from a video, courtesy of the residents.
Ma’azi Jaba’ (al-Khdeirat), al-Quds District: Settlers raided a residential compound, set a house on fire and damaged property. Israeli forces present at the scene attacked residents and detained several of them.
a-Da'ak (South-West Kobar)
Incident(s) :
1
A-Da’ak community, southwest of Kobar, Ramallah District: Another community forcibly displaced by settlers and military
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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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