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 121-140 of 2096 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

September
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
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
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
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
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
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 (Hamamat al-Malih), the Jordan Valley:: Palestinian families displaced and livestock relocated after settlers attacked, stealing hundreds of sheep and killing or injuring many
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
Kh. al-Twayel
Incident(s) :
1
‘Akef Bani Jaber with the few sheep he has left in the pen. Photo: Salma a‑Deb’i, B’Tselem
‘Akef Bani Jaber with the few sheep he has left in the pen. Photo: Salma a‑Deb’i, B’Tselem
Khirbet a-Twayel, Nablus District: Settlers violently assaulted residents and stole dozens of sheep and goats
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