Settler Violence = State Violence

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.

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Displaying 321-340 of 2015 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

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November 2024

3 November 2024 Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah) Incidents: 1

Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah), Bethlehem District: Israeli settlers cut water pipes
2 November 2024 Ehmeir (al-Farisiyah) Incidents: 1

Ehmeir, al-Farsiyyah, Jordan Valley: Israeli settler shot and killed a cow belonging to Palestinians
2 November 2024 She'b al-Batem Incidents: 1

She’b al-Batem, Hebron District: Soldiers and police officers drove Palestinian harvesters off their land
2 November 2024 al-Buweib Incidents: 1

Al-Buweib, South Hebron Hills: Armed settlers forced olive harvesters off their land, threatened another family, and stole sacks of olives
2 November 2024 Imreihah Incidents: 1

Imreihah, Jenin District: Settlers stole eight bags of olives. Soldiers drove away harvesters with threats
1 November 2024 Surif Incidents: 1

Surif, Hebron District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian olive harvester with stones, smashed windows of homes and torched trees. Soldiers and Border Police attacked the defending residents
1 November 2024 Kafr Qalil Incidents: 2

Kafr Qalil, Nablus District: Settlers stole olives and soldiers turned away farmers with permission to harvest (two incidents)

October 2024

30 October 2024 Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah) Incidents: 1

Wad al-Abyad (East al-Maniyah), Bethlehem District: Soldiers tried to steal a flock and assaulted a shepherd. Other soldiers who arrived at the scene used stun grenades and tear gas against residents who tried to rescue him
30 October 2024 Imreihah Incidents: 1

Imreihah, Jenin District: Settlers drove away Palestinian olive harvesters, attacked one, and stole olives and agricultural equipment
30 October 2024 Qaryut Incidents: 1

Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers cut down olive trees on village land
29 October 2024 Kh. Samrah Incidents: 1

Khirbet Samrah, the Jordan Valley: Settlers placed Israeli flags at the entrance to the community and later drove around the residents' tents
29 October 2024 Sinjil Incidents: 1

Sinjil, Ramallah District: Soldiers denied farmers access to their lands. Settlers attacked, beat, threatened them and stole their tools
29 October 2024 Turmusaya Incidents: 1

Turmasaya, Ramallah District: Settlers drove Palestinian harvesters away and stole cigarettes from an elderly farmer
29 October 2024 Burin Incidents: 1

Burin, Nablus District: Settlers harvested olives on villager’s land for four days
29 October 2024 Sinjil Incidents: 1

Sinjil, Ramallah District: Settlers cut down olive trees and chased harvesters off their land with a drone
29 October 2024 Immatin Incidents: 1

Immatin, Qalqiliyah District: A soldier shot and injured two harvesters. Settlers scattered and stole their olives
29 October 2024 Haris Incidents: 1

Haris, Tulkarm District: Settlers attacked a harvester with stones and stole his olives and equipment
28 October 2024 Badu al-Mu’arrajat east (Mleihat) Incidents: 1

Badu al-Mu’arrajat East, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers entered Palestinian school property and threatened residents over the installation of security cameras
28 October 2024 'Ein al-Beida Incidents: 1

'Ein al-Beida, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers carried out earthworks in a privately owned Palestinian field
28 October 2024 Kh. Susiya Incidents: 1

Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers dumped a sheep carcass near a Palestinian home

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17 August 2026

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Joint violence by the military and settler militias is a central component of Israel’s ethnic cleansing policy in the West Bank

11 June 2026

מתנחלים מכים באלות את מוחמד אבו סבחה השרוע על הקרקע. מתוך תיעוד במצלמות אבטחה באדיבות התושבים

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South Hebron Hills, January 2026: Increased Israeli effort to complete ethnic cleansing of Area C

18 May 2026

East Jerusalem

For the first time since 1967, Israel is expelling an entire Palestinian neighborhood in Jerusalem

5 May 2026

Settler Violence = State Violence

A settler in military uniform shot and killed two Palestinian brothers as part of a settler attack on the village of Qaryut, Nablus District

1 April 2026

Settler Violence = State Violence

Khallet a-Sidrah, al-Quds District: Shepherding community facing immediate expulsion

25 January 2026

Settler Violence = State Violence

Israeli settlers engage in animal brutality as part of ongoing assault on Palestinian communities

6 January 2026

Settler Violence = State Violence

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

9 November 2025

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‘Ein al-Harasha, Ramallah District: Settlers throw stones at children, threaten resident and smash truck windshield

6 April 2020

A shattered window in Muhammad Shreiteh's truck. Photo courtesy of the witness

The ‘Ein al-Harasha spring, which lies east of the town of al-Mazra’ah al-Qibliyah, attracts many visitors. On Monday, 6 April 2020, six masked settlers, one them armed, started throwing stones at four Palestinian 12-year-olds strolling by the spring. The terrified children fled back to the town.

Muhammad Shreiteh (57) lives not far from the spring. When he heard the commotion, he went outside and saw children running and settlers chasing them with stones in their hands. After the children managed to get away, the settlers turned their sights on Shreiteh and started hurling stones at him. He hid behind his truck, which was parked out front. The settlers smashed the truck windows and then, apparently satisfied, and headed towards the Haresha outpost.

The Haresha outpost was built in 1997 on land privately-owned by Palestinian residents, about 400 meters from the town.

Fearing the settlers would return, Shreiteh alerted the municipality and reported the attack to the Palestinian DCO. When a group of soldiers arrived from the direction of the outpost, he quickly went over to lodge a complaint, but they sent him away:

I thought the soldiers had come because I’d called the DCO, so I went over to them. But they sent me away and one of them yelled at me as if I was to blame. I obeyed their order with a heavy heart. I don’t know how I can fix the truck, it will cost at least 2,000 shekels (~560 USD). I’ve been out of work since March and we’re a family of nine. I have 300 (~85 USD) shekels left in my pocket. That won’t last even a week.

Nobody compensates us for the damage the settlers cause and the insurance company doesn’t recognize such incidents. What can I do?!

Damage to property (nonagricultural)
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