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 1641-1660 of 2076 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2021

December
Huwarah
Incident(s) :
1
The smashed back window of Dmeidi’s car. Photo courtesy of the owner
The smashed back window of Dmeidi’s car. Photo courtesy of the owner
Huwarah roundabout, Yitzhar Junction: Settlers throw stones at moving cars in the presence of soldiers, hitting at least one
Huwarah
Incident(s) :
1
The broken side-view mirror in Mustafa’s car. Photo courtesy of the owner
The broken side-view mirror in Mustafa’s car. Photo courtesy of the owner
Huwarah roundabout, Yitzhar Junction: Settlers attack moving cars with stones, hitting at least one
'Ein Shibli
Incident(s) :
2
‘Ein Shibli, Nablus District: Settler drives Palestinian shepherds out of pastureland day after day
Deir Sharaf
Incident(s) :
1
Deir Sharaf, Nablus District: Settlers cut down hundreds of olive seedlings
Burqah
Incident(s) :
1
Burqah, Ramallah District: Settler throws stones at shepherd and his flock
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
Burin, Nablus District: Setters pick and steal the olives off approx. 270 trees after Israeli DCO postpones harvest date several times
Jalud
Incident(s) :
1
The fence damaged by settlers. Credit: Salma a-Deb'i, B'Tselem
The fence damaged by settlers. Credit: Salma a-Deb'i, B'Tselem
Jalud, Nablus District: Settler cut barbed-wire fence surrounding home, steal expensive equipment and wreak havoc
November
Bani Na'im
Incident(s) :
1
Bani Na'im, Hebron District: Settlers dismantle fences and harass workers while soldiers stand by
Kh. 'Ein al-Hilweh
Incident(s) :
1
Khirbet' Ein al-Hilweh, Jordan Valley: Settlers chase herd of cows, running over and killing one
Burqah (Nablus)
Incident(s) :
1
Burqah, Nablus District: Settlers stone homes and cars traveling on Route 60
'Urif
Incident(s) :
1
'Urif, Nablus District: Settlers stone homes and puncture car tires
Shufah
Incident(s) :
1
The agricultural structure on Tahsin Ahmad’s plot. Photo by Tahsin Ahmad
The agricultural structure on Tahsin Ahmad’s plot. Photo by Tahsin Ahmad
Shufah, Tulkarm District: Settlers scatter contents of agricultural structure and puncture water containers
Kafr Ni'ma
Incident(s) :
1
Kafr Ni'ma, Ramallah District: Settlers vandalize art workshop and steal equipment
Jalud
Incident(s) :
1
The car attacked by the settlers.
The car attacked by the settlers.
Jalud, Nablus District: Settlers place boulders on road and throw stones at vehicles
Yasuf
Incident(s) :
1
A car overturned after being attacked by settlers. The driver, Kharaz, is still in hospital and faces lengthy rehabilitation. Photo courtesy of the family.
A car overturned after being attacked by settlers. The driver, Kharaz, is still in hospital and faces lengthy rehabilitation. Photo courtesy of the family.
Settlers attack Palestinians driving in Nablus and Ramallah areas at least 5 times in 4 days, injuring 3 passengers, 1 severely
Sheikh Jarah
Incident(s) :
1
One of the cars whose tires were punctured.
One of the cars whose tires were punctured.
A-Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem: Settlers puncture tires of nine cars
a-Shuyukh
Incident(s) :
1
Mu’tasem Mashani after his injury. Photo courtesy of witnesses to the incident
Mu’tasem Mashani after his injury. Photo courtesy of witnesses to the incident
A-Shuyukh, Hebron District: Settlers stone harvesters and two surveyors and expel them with help of Border Police sent to protect the Palestinians
Yanun
Incident(s) :
1
The flock in Yanun. Photo by Shadi Abu Hamad
The flock in Yanun. Photo by Shadi Abu Hamad
Yanun, Nablus District: Settlers stone shepherd and his flock
a-Shuyukh
Incident(s) :
1
A-Shuyukh, Hebron District: Settlers torch olive grove
Burqah (Nablus)
Incident(s) :
1
Burqah/Homesh: Settlers attack landowners coming to area of evacuated settlement to plant trees
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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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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.
B’Tselem calls on the Israeli public and the international community to use every tool available under international law to bring an immediate end to Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people.