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 181-200 of 2098 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

April
Deir Razih
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The outpost of Havat Otniel above Deir Razih. Photo: Nasser Nawaj’ah, B’Tselem
The outpost of Havat Otniel above Deir Razih. Photo: Nasser Nawaj’ah, B’Tselem
Deir Razih, Hebron District: Israeli settlers threatened a farmer, uprooted saplings, and took over water cisterns with military assistance
Hebron
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1
Wadi al-A’war, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian farmer, throwing stones, hitting and setting a dog on him, which bit him. Soldiers who arrived at the scene threatened him
Deir Dobwan
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1
Farid al-’Arid in the hospital after being beaten by settlers. Photo courtesy of the family
Farid al-’Arid in the hospital after being beaten by settlers. Photo courtesy of the family
Deir Dobwan, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian who was picking wild plants on village land, stole his money, ID card and the plants he picked
March
Kh. Jenbah
Incident(s) :
1
Kh. Jenbah, Masafer Yatta, South Hebron Hills: An Israeli settler invasion into Palestinians’ fields escalated into a massive settler and army attack on the community involving severe violence, property damage, and arrests
Khan al-Ahmar (Abu al-Hilu)
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1
A settler threatening ‘Abdallah Naser, 13. Still from video footage
A settler threatening ‘Abdallah Naser, 13. Still from video footage
Khan al-Ahmar (Abu al-Hilu, school community), al-Quds District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian boy, threw stones at sheep and stole a donkey
Kh. Susiya
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1
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked the village, hitting residents and activists and vandalizing and stealing property. Soldiers and police arrested residents while allowing the settlers to leave
Lifjim
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1
Lifjim (al-Fajam), Nablus District: Another Palestinian community has been forcibly displaced by settler violence
Wadi ‘Ein al-Matawi
Incident(s) :
1
Hamad al-‘Azazmeh in his yard. The flags in the foreground were planted on the fence by settlers. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem, 25 April 2024
Hamad al-‘Azazmeh in his yard. The flags in the foreground were planted on the fence by settlers. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem, 25 April 2024
Wadi ‘Ein al-Matawi, Salfit District: Israeli settlers assaulted a 74-year-old man, beat him unconscious and set fire to sheep pens
Jalud
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1
Settlers breaking into Hashem Hamud’s sheepfold. Still captured from security camera footage. Photo courtesy of local residents
Settlers breaking into Hashem Hamud’s sheepfold. Still captured from security camera footage. Photo courtesy of local residents
Jalud, Nablus District: Masked settlers broke into a Palestinian sheepfold and stole 15 animals
Kh. Susiya
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1
Kh. Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked shepherds with stones; Israeli police detained B'Tselem field researcher Nasser Nawaj'ah and allowed the settlers to leave
Kh. al-Marajem
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1
Nassim Msallam’s charred kitchen. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem
Nassim Msallam’s charred kitchen. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem
Kh. al-Marajim, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked homes and residents with stones, set fire to houses and a car; soldiers detained residents, assaulted a teenage girl and allowed the settlers to leave without detaining anyone
Burqah
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1
Hussni Far’oniyah in the hospital after being attacked by settlers on his land. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Hussni Far’oniyah in the hospital after being attacked by settlers on his land. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Burqah, Nablus District: Israeli settlers physically assaulted and humiliated a Palestinian farmer while filming him
al-Burj (Hamam al-Maleh)
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1
Ghanam al-Faqir in the hospital immediately after the attack. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Ghanam al-Faqir in the hospital immediately after the attack. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Al-Burj, the Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked and injured Palestinian shepherds in front of soldiers who did not intervene but did call ambulances
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
1
Footage of the livestock being stolen. Courtesy of activists
Footage of the livestock being stolen. Courtesy of activists
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja, southern Jordan Valley: Dozens of settlers, escorted by soldiers and police, raided the community, attacked residents, fired at them, and stole about 1,500 sheep and goats
February
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
Members of the Abu ‘Aram family leaving their compound in Khirbet Samrah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Members of the Abu ‘Aram family leaving their compound in Khirbet Samrah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Khirbet Samrah, the Jordan Valley: Extended Palestinian family displaced after settlers established outpost near Khirbet Samrah, Tubas District
Kh. Ibziq
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1
Kh. Ibziq, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked a young Palestinian with a disability, and stabbed him when he ran away from them
Deir Dobwan
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1
The sheep pen before and after settlers stole the sheep from it. Photo courtesy of local residents
The sheep pen before and after settlers stole the sheep from it. Photo courtesy of local residents
Deir Dobwan, Ramallah District: After two settlers were wounded by village residents, settlers from a nearby outpost stole about 1,000 head of sheep at gunpoint, while soldiers prevented residents from driving the thieves away
Ma’azi Jaba' (al-Khdeirat)
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1
A car torched by settlers in the Bedouin community of Maghazi Jaba’. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 23 February 2025
A car torched by settlers in the Bedouin community of Maghazi Jaba’. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 23 February 2025
Maghazi Jaba' (al-Khdeirat), al-Quds District: Dozens of settlers, accompanied by soldiers and police officers, attacked village residents, burned down a house, a car and a hay storage shed
Kh. Abu a-Rish
Incident(s) :
1
The tents soldiers destroyed in the community on 21 February 2025. Photos courtesy of the residents
The tents soldiers destroyed in the community on 21 February 2025. Photos courtesy of the residents
Khirbet Abu a-Rish, Ramallah District: Another Palestinian community driven out by ongoing harassment, threats, and assault by Israeli soldiers and settlers
al-'Alya (al-Jizi)
Incident(s) :
1
The community’s shacks after the expulsion. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
The community’s shacks after the expulsion. Photo: Mohammad Romaneh, B’Tselem
Al-’Alya (al-Jizi), Ramallah District: Settler violence forced the Hassan family out of the home they lived in for decades, on land belonging to residents of ‘Ein Yabrud
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