Ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities and lone families in the West Bank (59 communities as of 16 Mar 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 61-80 of 2064 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

October
Qabalan
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Sari Abu Zeina being evacuated to the hospital. Courtesy of the family.
Sari Abu Zeina being evacuated to the hospital. Courtesy of the family.
Qabalan, Nablus District: Settlers attacked members of a family harvesting olives on their land in Area B, injuring them
Deir 'Ammar
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1
A settler attacking a Palestinian farmer with stones in Deir ‘Ammar. Still from video footage courtesy of Jacob Lazarus
A settler attacking a Palestinian farmer with stones in Deir ‘Ammar. Still from video footage courtesy of Jacob Lazarus
Deir ‘Ammar, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and activists, injuring several of them
Deir Sharaf
Incident(s) :
1
Riyad Mar‘i. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Riyad Mar‘i. Photo: Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem
Deir Sharaf, Nablus District: Israeli soldiers drove Palestinian harvesters off their land, claiming the trees belonged to settlers
a-Tuwani
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1
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settlers and soldiers broke into sheep pens claiming to look for stolen sheep
a-Nazlah a-Sharqiya
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1
Settlers harvesting olives on Kattaneh’s land. Still from video footage courtesy of Kattaneh
Settlers harvesting olives on Kattaneh’s land. Still from video footage courtesy of Kattaneh
A-Nazlah a-Sharqiyah, Tulkarm District: Settlers and soldiers prevented farmers from harvesting their olives; soldiers allowed the settlers to harvest and steal olives
Masafer Bani Na’im
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1
Masafer Bani Na’im, South Hebron Hills: Soldier known to locals as a settler blocked a family car, threatened family members, humiliated them and called in soldiers who arrested the father and son
Ramin
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2
Ramin, Tulkarm District: Settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, vandalized property and stole the olive harvest. A week later, soldiers and settlers again drove the harvesters away
Khallet Makhul
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1
The settlers at the entrance to Bsharat’s home. Photo courtesy of the family
The settlers at the entrance to Bsharat’s home. Photo courtesy of the family
Israeli settlers invaded Khallet Makhul and harassed its residents
Burqah
Incident(s) :
1
The soldiers leaving M.T.’s land in the military vehicle and his car. Taken from a video, courtesy of M.T.
The soldiers leaving M.T.’s land in the military vehicle and his car. Taken from a video, courtesy of M.T.
Burqah, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked and expelled olive harvesters from their lands with the help of soldiers, who assisted the settlers in stealing the olive crop and stole equipment themselves
Nab’ al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Damage to solar panel wiring. Photo courtesy of community residents
Damage to solar panel wiring. Photo courtesy of community residents
Nab’a al-Ghazal (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Settlers vandalized a tractor, destroyed solar panel wiring and stole and broke security cameras​
Beita
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1
Settlers set fire to a car belonging to one of the harvesters in Beita. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 10 October 2025
Settlers set fire to a car belonging to one of the harvesters in Beita. Photo: Avishay Mohar, B’Tselem, 10 October 2025
Beita, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, beat a dog to death and torched vehicles; soldiers also attacked the harvesters with tear gas and live fire
Far'ata
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1
Far‘ata, Qalqiliya District: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters with stones and, in front of soldiers, vandalized their car. The soldiers arrested two of the harvesters
Khallet Khader (al-Farisiyah)
Incident(s) :
1
Ayman Daraghmeh after the assault. Photo courtesy of residents
Ayman Daraghmeh after the assault. Photo courtesy of residents
Khallet Khader (al-Farisiyah), Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian shepherd, beat him and pepper-sprayed him in the face
al-Hadidiyah
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1
A car with a window smashed by settlers. Photo courtesy of local residents
A car with a window smashed by settlers. Photo courtesy of local residents
Al-Hadidiyah, northern Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers attacked a residential compound, including stone-throwing and gunfire, damaging property. The military arrested three community residents
Kh. Ibziq
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1
The last family in Khirbet Ibziq takes down its residential compound in preparation for leaving. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
The last family in Khirbet Ibziq takes down its residential compound in preparation for leaving. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Khirbet Ibziq, the Jordan Valley:: Another Palestinian community forcibly transferred through settler violence under military protection
Turmusaya
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1
Soldiers beating a resident of Turmusaya that was taken out of a car. Stills from video courtesy of residents
Soldiers beating a resident of Turmusaya that was taken out of a car. Stills from video courtesy of residents
Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Settlers and soldiers fired at residents and beat some of them during a joint incursion into the town
Kh. Ibziq
Incident(s) :
1
Saltieh ‘Aryan being evacuated to hospital. Photo courtesy of local residents
Saltieh ‘Aryan being evacuated to hospital. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet Ibziq, the Jordan Valley:: Israeli settlers assaulted a shepherd, knocked her to the ground and kicked her; soldiers who arrived watched and laughed
Kh. Wadi a-Rakhim
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1
The Shnaran family’s car after it was set on fire by settlers. Photo: Nasser Nawaj’ah, B’Tselem
The Shnaran family’s car after it was set on fire by settlers. Photo: Nasser Nawaj’ah, B’Tselem
Khirbet Wadi a-Rakhim, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settlers grazed sheep in a Palestinian family’s yard, smashed windows in the house, and torched the family’s car
Madama
Incident(s) :
1
Madama, Nablus District: The Yitzhar settlement guard assaulted harvesters in village groves and scattered their olives
Farkha
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1
The village of Farkha. Photo by Mahmood Moutan, licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0
The village of Farkha. Photo by Mahmood Moutan, licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Farkha, Salfit District: Settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, soldiers who arrived expelled harvesters from their land
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Video Channel: Settler Violence = State Violence

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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
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Khallet a-Sidrah, al-Quds District: Shepherding community facing immediate expulsion
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Israeli settlers engage in animal brutality as part of ongoing assault on Palestinian communities
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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
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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
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Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinan teen and shot his father, who lost a leg. Soldiers arrested the injured father and his son
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Israel accelerating ethnic cleansing in Masafer Yatta
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Settler violence against Palestinians – daily life in the West Bank
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Sinjil, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers building an outpost on town land attacked residents and burned homes and vehicles; one resident died of a heart attack after inhaling smoke

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Since the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, Israel has acted in a coordinated and deliberate manner to destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza Strip, committing genocide against its residents. In light of Israel’s actions in Gaza, the public statements made by Israeli decision-makers, and the international community’s failure to take effective action, there is a serious risk that the Israeli regime will expand the genocide to other areas under its control—first and foremost, the West Bank.
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