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 1841-1860 of 2015 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

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Israeli forces present

During the olive harvest

Communities forcibly transferred or facing forced transfer

November 2020

6 November 2020 حوارة, Huwarah, Huwarah Incidents: 1

Huwarah, Nablus District: Settlers steal sacks of olives and farming equipment from a grove
3 November 2020 برقة ( نابلس), Burqah (Nablus), Burqah (Nablus) Incidents: 1

Burqah, Nablus District: Settlers stone homes and vehicles on the outskirts of the village
3 November 2020 عينبوس, Einabus, Einabus Incidents: 1

‘Einabus, Nablus District: Settlers damage some 25 trees and build sheep pen in olive grove
1 November 2020 a-Sawiyah Incidents: 1

A-Sawiyah, Nablus District: Settlers stone couple harvesting their land and the husband stumbles while fleeing, severely injuring his head and arms

October 2020

30 October 2020 الخليل, Hebron, Hebron Incidents: 1

Jaber neighborhood, Hebron city center: Settlers throw stones at homes; soldiers arrest resident defending his home
30 October 2020 الساوية, a-Sawiyah, a-Sawiyah Incidents: 1

A-Sawiyah, Nablus District: Settlers take down utility poles, sabotage house under construction and steal equipment
26 October 2020 المغير (رام الله), ترمسعيا, al-Mughayir (Ramallah), Turmusaya, al-Mughayir (Ramallah) Incidents: 1

Al-Mughayir and Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Settlers cut down more than 100 mature olive trees
26 October 2020 رام الله, Ramallah, Ramallah Incidents: 1

Ramallah District: Settlers plow soil in olive grove, uproot fruit-bearing trees and steal 10
25 October 2020 بورين, Burin, Burin Incidents: 1

Burin, Nablus District: Settlers steal work tools left in grove
24 October 2020 عصيرة القبلية, Asirah al-Qibliyah, 'Asirah al-Qibliyah Incidents: 1

‘Asirah al-Qibliyah, Nablus District: Some 20 settlers stone Palestinian family’s home, injuring father
23 October 2020 بورين, Burin, Burin Incidents: 1

Burin, Nablus District: Settlers stone family harvesting olives and injure member
22 October 2020 قريوت, Qaryut, Qaryut Incidents: 1

Qaryut, Nablus District: Settler harvests olives and cuts down five trees in the Hazem family’s plot. Police refuse to investigate the claims
22 October 2020 كفر قدوم, Kafr Qadum, Kafr Qadum Incidents: 1

Kafr Qadum, Qalqiliyah District: Settlers harvest 17 trees and steal the crop
21 October 2020 كفر قدوم, Kafr Qadum, Kafr Qadum Incidents: 1

Kafr Qadum, Qalqiliyah District: Settlers harvest dozens of trees and steal the fruit
21 October 2020 دير الحطب, Deir al-Hatab, Deir al-Hatab Incidents: 1

Deir al-Hatab, Nablus District: Settlers harvest some 60 olive mature trees and allow herd to damage branches
21 October 2020 الساوية, a-Sawiyah, a-Sawiyah Incidents: 1

A-Sawiyah, Nablus District: Settlers destroy chain-link fence on resident’s land
18 October 2020 كفر قدوم, Kafr Qadum, Kafr Qadum Incidents: 1

Kafr Qadum, Qalqiliyah District: Settlers break five olive seedlings
17 October 2020 الخليل, Hebron, Hebron Incidents: 1

East of Hebron: Settlers harvest entire olive grove near Givat Gal outpost and steal the fruit
17 October 2020 قريوت, Qaryut, Qaryut Incidents: 1

Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers cut down 30 five-year-old olive trees
15 October 2020 كفر قليل, Kafr Qalil, Kafr Qalil Incidents: 1

Kafr Qalil, Nablus District: Settlers steal harvesting equipment

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18 May 2026

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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

1 April 2026

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25 January 2026

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6 January 2026

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9 November 2025

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A-Shuyukh, Hebron District: Three family members require medical treatment after settlers attack them with dogs

3 June 2020

Taleb al-Mashni (73), his wife Khadrah Hlaiqah (59) and their son Hasan (36) were in their olive grove when six settlers suddenly pounced on them. The settlers broke Hasan’s finger, beat all three family members and threatened them at gunpoint. The grave incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 3 June 2020, when the family arrived at the plot they have been working for the last five years. The plot lies about four kilometers from a-Shuyukh and about two kilometers from the settlement of Asfar (known as Metzad), which was established in 1984.

At around 12:00 P.M., the family noticed about six settlers approaching them, four on ATV’s and two on foot with two dogs. On their way, the settlers drove out a shepherd whose flock had just invaded the al-Mashni’s land, while the family tried to shoo the sheep away to protect their young olive trees.

The settlers began shouting in Hebrew that it was their land and ordered the owners to leave. In the ensuing argument, one of the settlers gripped Hasan’s left hand and broke his finger. Two others started kicking and pushing him while the dogs bit his legs. Khadrah and Taleb tried to get the settlers off their son, but one of them snatched a stick Taleb was holding, kicked him in the stomach and hit Hasan on the head with the stick. When Khadrah tried to help her son, the settler beat her, as well.

Relatives who were in the area tried to separate the family from settlers, along with a shepherd who happened by the scene. At that point, one of the settlers drew a gun and threated to shoot if his victims didn't leave. Taleb’s cousin, who arrived towards the end of the assault, tried to calm the threatening settler and the family moved away.

A short while later, the settlers withdrew towards the settlement of Metzad (Asfar).

Taleb al-Mashni spoke with B’Tselem field researcher Musa Abu Hashhash and described the attack on his family on their own land:

The settlers yelled at us to leave and claimed that we were on their land. Hasan and I replied that it was our land and they were the ones who should leave. They got very angry. One heavyset settler went over to Hasan and attacked him. He grabbed his left hand and twisted his middle finger. Two other settlers started to push Hasan and kick him, and the two dogs attacked him from behind.

I tried to threaten the settlers with my stick, but one of them snatched it from my hand and hit Hasan on the head with it.

Khadrah Hlaiqah also gave her testimony to B’Tselem field researcher Musa Abu Hashhash:

I heard Hasan screaming in pain. Two other settlers started pushing and kicking him. I saw two dogs attack Hasan from behind.
I saw Hasan lying on the ground, suffering the beating. It was horrible. My husband had his hands on stomach and it was obvious he was in pain, too. Suddenly, one of the settlers pulled a gun and started waving it around. He threatened to shoot if we didn’t leave.

After the assault, the family required medical treatment. The parents received first aid at a medical clinic in the town of a-Shuyukh. Hasan al-Mashni was taken to ‘Aliyah Hospital in Hebron, where he was examined and X-rayed. The broken middle finger in his left hand was put in a cast and he was referred for a rabies shot.

The next day, Hasan and his cousin ‘Ayed al-Mashni went to the police station in the settlement of Kiryat Arba and filed a complaint against the settlers who had attacked the family. They gave the officers video footage in which the attackers could be identified.

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