Ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities and lone families in the West Bank (61 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.

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2022

February
Burqah (Nablus)
Incident(s) :
1
One of the cars vandalized by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the residents
One of the cars vandalized by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the residents
Burqah, Nablus District: Settlers vandalize 10 cars
Kisan
Incident(s) :
1
'Abiddalah ‘Abayat with the children. Photo: Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem, 13 Feb. 2022
'Abiddalah ‘Abayat with the children. Photo: Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem, 13 Feb. 2022
Kisan, Bethlehem District: Settler harasses Palestinian shepherds, kills sheep and files false complaint against one of the shepherds
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Beit Hadassah settlement, Hebron city center: Settlers throw stones at Palestinians; soldiers chase Palestinians who throw stones back
Kifl Hares
Incident(s) :
1
One of the vandalized cars. Photo courtesy of the residents
One of the vandalized cars. Photo courtesy of the residents
Kifl Hares, Salfit District: Jewish worshippers escorted by military hold prayer in village and vandalize cars
Kisan
Incident(s) :
1
Kisan, Bethlehem District: Settler harasses Palestinian shepherds and throws stones at sheep
Salfit
Incident(s) :
1
Salfit: Settlers torch agricultural shed and uproot 60 olive seedlings
Kafr Ra’i
Incident(s) :
1
Kafr Ra’i, Jenin District: Settlers cut down and uproot 65 olive seedlings
Kisan
Incident(s) :
1
Kisan, Bethlehem District: Settlers attack shepherd and injure sheep
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers’ cattle grazing in the fields of the Palestinian farmers. Photo courtesy of the farmers
The settlers’ cattle grazing in the fields of the Palestinian farmers. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Khallet Makhul, Jordan Valley: Cattle led into cultivated fields by settlers destroy crops
Deir Jarir
Incident(s) :
1
The pickup truck vandalized by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the owner
The pickup truck vandalized by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the owner
Deir Jarir, Ramallah District: Settlers invade Palestinian-owned farm and vandalize tractor, pickup truck and water tank
Al-Qanub
Incident(s) :
1
A soldier extending first aid to Muhammad Shalaldeh after the attack. Photo courtesy of the family
A soldier extending first aid to Muhammad Shalaldeh after the attack. Photo courtesy of the family
Al-Qanub, Hebron District: Dozens of settlers attack family tent compound with stones, injuring two family members
Yasuf
Incident(s) :
1
Yasuf, Salfit District: Settlers uproot eight olive seedlings
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Tel Rumeidah, Hebron city center: Two settlers vandalize fence of Abu’ Eishah family’s home and throw stones at it
a-Sawiyah
Incident(s) :
1
Slogan sprayed by the settlers on one of the homes. Photo courtesy of the residents
Slogan sprayed by the settlers on one of the homes. Photo courtesy of the residents
A-Sawiyah, Nablus District: Settlers puncture tires of 14 cars and spray hate graffiti
Qaryut
Incident(s) :
1
The tear gas fired by the soldiers in the fields. Photo courtesy of the farmers
The tear gas fired by the soldiers in the fields. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers come to Qaryut spring escorted by soldiers, who drive Palestinian farmers off their fields
Kafr a-Dik
Incident(s) :
1
Kafr a-Dik, Salfit District: Settlers uproot 50 olive seedlings and throw them into sewage water
Bruqin
Incident(s) :
1
Bruqin, Salfit District: Settlers uproot 25 olive seedlings
Yasuf
Incident(s) :
1
Yasuf, Nablus District: Settlers cut down 20 olive trees from one grove for the second time this year
Kh. Zanutah
Incident(s) :
1
Al-Batat's dog that was shot by settlers. Courtesy of al-Batat.
Al-Batat's dog that was shot by settlers. Courtesy of al-Batat.
Khirbet Zanutah, South Hebron Hills: Settlers shoot dog; soldiers arrest three community residents
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Jabal Jales, Hebron: Settler teens attack Palestinian teen grazing flock near his home
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