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 41-60 of 2069 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2025

November
Kh. Um Nir
Incident(s) :
1
Um Nir, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attacked a house with stones
Bir Zeit
Incident(s) :
1
Damaged grapevines in the vineyard owned by the witness and his brothers. Photo courtesy of the family
Damaged grapevines in the vineyard owned by the witness and his brothers. Photo courtesy of the family
Bir Zeit, Ramallah District: Settlers cut down more than 200 grapevines and damaged trellis wires and irrigation system in Palestinian vineyard
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers in the community’s area. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settlers in the community’s area. Photo courtesy of local residents
Israeli settlers invaded the community of Khallet Makhul and harassed its residents
al-Maniyah
Incident(s) :
1
The settler attacking Musa Jabarin, then fleeing. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settler attacking Musa Jabarin, then fleeing. Photo courtesy of local residents
Al-Maniyah, Bethlehem District: Masked settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olive harvest, an armed settler shot three family members
Tell
Incident(s) :
1
Ahmad Abu Hamadah’s car after the assault. Photo: Salma a-Deb'i, B’Tselem
Ahmad Abu Hamadah’s car after the assault. Photo: Salma a-Deb'i, B’Tselem
Tell, Nablus District: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family during the olive harvest in Area B and threw stones at a woman. A settlement security guard fired live rounds at family members, humiliated a married couple and assaulted the wife
al-Mazra'ah a-Sharqiyah
Incident(s) :
1
Settler next to a-Ziben’s trailer. Still from video footage, courtesy of the witness
Settler next to a-Ziben’s trailer. Still from video footage, courtesy of the witness
Al-Mazra’ah a-Sharqiyah, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers drove away Palestinian farmers and stole their tractor, agricultural equipment and harvested crop
October
Sinjil
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers harvesting and stealing olives from Husam ‘Ayidah’s land in Sinjil. Still from video footage, courtesy of the witness
Settlers harvesting and stealing olives from Husam ‘Ayidah’s land in Sinjil. Still from video footage, courtesy of the witness
Sinjil, Ramallah District: Palestinian farmers who arrived at their land discovered settlers had already picked their olives; then soldiers and settlers drove them out and were documented harvesting the olive trees themselves
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers invaded the communities of Khirbet Samrah and Khallet Makhul
Ras 'Ein al-'Auja
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers with sheep near a water tank belonging to community residents. Photo courtesy of local residents, 26 October 2025​
Settlers with sheep near a water tank belonging to community residents. Photo courtesy of local residents, 26 October 2025​
Ras ‘Ein al-‘Auja, southern Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers continue to invade the community with camels and sheep, on ATVs and on foot
Kh. Samrah
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers entering the community on horseback. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents, 12 October 2025
Settlers entering the community on horseback. Still from video footage courtesy of local residents, 12 October 2025
Khirbet Samrah, the Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers try to drive out the community’s four remaining families through daily invasions, harassment and the erection of fences
Al-'Ara'reh 2 (Al-Hathrurah)
Incident(s) :
1
Community of al-Hathrurah. Photo: ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
Community of al-Hathrurah. Photo: ‘Amer ‘Aruri, B’Tselem
Community of al-‘Arareh (al-Hathrurah, Wadi al-Qalt), Jericho District: Soldiers detained six Palestinian teens and 12 adults, abused and interrogated them after settlers armed with clubs invaded the community and chased a teen
Halq a-Rummanah
Incident(s) :
1
Homes in the community of Halq a-Rummanah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Homes in the community of Halq a-Rummanah. Photo: ‘Aref Daraghmeh, B’Tselem
Halq a-Rummanah (‘Ein a-Duyuk al-Foqa), Jordan Valley: Settlers and soldiers confined residents to their homes in Area A, assaulted two of them, vandalized property and stole dozens of sheep and goats
Um al-Kheir
Incident(s) :
1
Um al-Kheir, South Hebron Hills: Israeli settler grazed sheep near community homes, destroying olive saplings. Soldiers and police officers raided the community and accused locals of attacking the settler
Kafr Qadum
Incident(s) :
1
Hikmat Shteiwi in the hospital. Image courtesy of the family
Hikmat Shteiwi in the hospital. Image courtesy of the family
Kafr Kadum, Qalqilyah District: Settlers attacked olive harvesters, expelled them from their lands in Area B, and then attacked and severely injured one of them while he was trying to leave
Kh. Wadi Ejheish
Incident(s) :
1
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
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers invading a house yard. Photo courtesy of residents
The settlers invading a house yard. Photo courtesy of residents
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers invaded the community with livestock three times in one day, caused damage, threatened and assaulted residents
Deir Nizam
Incident(s) :
1
A settler stepping on one of the tarpaulins with dogs. Photo courtesy of the farmers
A settler stepping on one of the tarpaulins with dogs. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Deir Nizam, Ramallah District: Settlers attacked olive harvesters, soldiers hurled tear gas and stun grenades at the farmers and drove them off their land
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
Yusef Bsharat, as photographed by the soldiers on his cell phone at the military base. Photo courtesy of Bsharat
Yusef Bsharat, as photographed by the soldiers on his cell phone at the military base. Photo courtesy of Bsharat
Khallet Makhul, Jordan Valley: Israeli settlers invaded Palestinian residential compound. Soldiers detained the father
Mikhmas
Incident(s) :
1
Structures set on fire by settlers in Khallet a-Sidrah. Video footage courtesy of residents
Structures set on fire by settlers in Khallet a-Sidrah. Video footage courtesy of residents
Mikhmas, al-Quds District: Settlers attacked farmers during the olive harvest, then burned 8 homes in Khallet a-Sidrah nearby and attacked activists
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
1
The settler with the cows invading the yard. Photo courtesy of local residents
The settler with the cows invading the yard. Photo courtesy of local residents
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers grazed flock in olive grove, soldiers refused to remove them
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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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