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 141-160 of 2098 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

July
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
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
Hizma
Incident(s) :
1
The place where the agricultural structure stood. Photo by ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
The place where the agricultural structure stood. Photo by ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
Hizma, al-Quds District: Settlers shot and injured three residents and torched an agricultural structure
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’, 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.
Mikhmas
Incident(s) :
1
Israeli military forces near the playground. Photo courtesy of local residents
Israeli military forces near the playground. Photo courtesy of local residents
Mikhmas, al-Quds District: Settlers assaulted Palestinians in a playground near town, fired in the air and torched vehicles
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
Khallet a-Sidrah
Incident(s) :
1
Tents vandalized by the settlers. Photo: ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
Tents vandalized by the settlers. Photo: ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
Khallet a-Sidrah, al-Quds District: Settlers raided the community, vandalized property and stole a camera
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Continued work on the fence, 28 July 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Continued work on the fence, 28 July 2025. Photo courtesy of local residents
Nab’a al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Settlers put up a fence right next to the community to make it harder for livestock to reach pastureland
Deir Dobwan
Incident(s) :
1
The Mesbeh family’s residential sheds after being torched by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
The Mesbeh family’s residential sheds after being torched by settlers. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Deir Dobwan, Ramallah District: Dozens of Israeli settlers raided the outskirts of the town, set vehicles and homes on fire and injured residents
Wadi al-Qalt (al-Kaabneh)
Incident(s) :
1
Homes in the Wadi al-Qalt (al-Ka’abneh) community. Photo: Sarit Michaeli, B’Tselem, 26 July 2024
Homes in the Wadi al-Qalt (al-Ka’abneh) community. Photo: Sarit Michaeli, B’Tselem, 26 July 2024
‘Arab al-Ka’abneh, Wadi al-Qalt, Jericho District: Israeli settler attacked and beat 16-year-old Palestinian boy out grazing his family’s flock
Bardalah
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers threatening farmers in their fields in the Qa‘un Plain. Stills from video footage courtesy of local residents
Settlers threatening farmers in their fields in the Qa‘un Plain. Stills from video footage courtesy of local residents
Bardalah, the Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers let herd of cattle graze in privately owned Palestinian farm fields in the Qa‘un Plain and assaulted farmers who tried to defend their land
May
Qaryut
Incident(s) :
1
Some of the damage caused by settlers in the town. Photo courtesy of local residents
Some of the damage caused by settlers in the town. Photo courtesy of local residents
Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers attacked residents, burned and vandalized a house, vehicles and other property; soldiers who arrived late assaulted residents
al-Mughayir (Ramallah)
Incident(s) :
1
‘Issam Rimawi in hospital after being assaulted by settlers. Photo courtesy of Rimawi
‘Issam Rimawi in hospital after being assaulted by settlers. Photo courtesy of Rimawi
Al-Mughayir – Khirbet Abu Falah, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian fields and crops and assaulted a journalist. Soldiers made a token attempt to remove the settlers and forced out village residents
Kh. Khallet a-Dabe'
Incident(s) :
5
Settlers raiding the village of Khilet a-Dabe’ with their flock. Photo: Omri Eran-Vardi, ActiveStills, 31 May 2025
Settlers raiding the village of Khilet a-Dabe’ with their flock. Photo: Omri Eran-Vardi, ActiveStills, 31 May 2025
Khirbet Khilet a-Dabe’, South Hebron Hills: After Israeli authorities demolished most of the village, settlers established an outpost near the remaining homes and have been trying to drive the residents out
Maghayer a-Deir
Incident(s) :
1
Maghayer a-Deir, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked residents and activists dismantling tents in a Palestinian community displaced by settler violence
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