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 1701-1720 of 2076 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

2021

October
Sabastiya
Incident(s) :
1
The plot from which the settlers uprooted and stole the seedlings. Photo courtesy of the farmers
The plot from which the settlers uprooted and stole the seedlings. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Sabastiya, Nablus District: Settlers uproot and steal some 800 fruit tree seedlings and damage fence funded by Oxfam
a-Tuwani
Incident(s) :
1
Some of the trees cut down by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
Some of the trees cut down by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settlers cut down dozens of trees bushes
al-Mazra'ah al-Qibliyah
Incident(s) :
1
One of the trees damaged by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
One of the trees damaged by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
Al-Mazra’ah al-Qibliyah, Ramallah District: Settlers steal crop off some 30 olive trees
Burin
Incident(s) :
2
Burin, Nablus District: Settlement guard expels farmers from their land; the next day, settlers steal their tools
Qaryut
Incident(s) :
1
One of the metal spikes the settler scattered in the grove. Photo courtesy of the landowner
One of the metal spikes the settler scattered in the grove. Photo courtesy of the landowner
Qaryut, Nablus District: Soldiers guard settler as he harvests and steals Palestinian family’s olive crop
Far'ata
Incident(s) :
1
One of the trees cut down by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
One of the trees cut down by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the landowner
Far’ata, Qalqiliyah District: Settlers harvest Palestinian grove, cut down trees and start building structure
Kh. Shuweika
Incident(s) :
1
The settlers after withdrewing from the Khdeirat family’s land. Photo courtesy of the family
The settlers after withdrewing from the Khdeirat family’s land. Photo courtesy of the family
Khirbet Shweikah, South Hebron Hills: Settlers grazing flock in Palestinian’s olive grove attack him and his family
Tarqumya
Incident(s) :
1
Tarqumya, Hebron District: Settlers uproot some 70 olive seedlings
a-Lubban a-Sharqiyah
Incident(s) :
1
Wael ‘Awis after being hit in the head by a soldier.
Wael ‘Awis after being hit in the head by a soldier.
A-Lubban a-Sharqiyah, Nablus district: Settlers destroy farmland with bulldozers
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers and soldiers on Burin farmers’ land. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Settlers and soldiers on Burin farmers’ land. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack Palestinians picking olives
Qawawis
Incident(s) :
1
Olive grove in Qawawis. Photo by solidarity activists
Olive grove in Qawawis. Photo by solidarity activists
Qawawis, Masafer Yatta: Settlers pick and steal olives from grove
Qaryut
Incident(s) :
1
One of the trees cut down by the settlers
One of the trees cut down by the settlers
Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers cut down four mature olive trees
Deir Jarir
Incident(s) :
1
Deir Jarir, Ramallah District: Settler torch agricultural structure, damaging olive trees in the fire
Khallet Makhul
Incident(s) :
1
Caption: Soldiers detain Burhan Bsharat. Photo courtesy of the witness
Caption: Soldiers detain Burhan Bsharat. Photo courtesy of the witness
Khallet Makhul, Jordan Valley: Settlers attack shepherd and drive his flock away twice; soldiers training in the area detain him
Salfit
Incident(s) :
1
Salfit: Settlers steal olives from Palestinian grove in front of police officers
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
The wall of the Soufan home on which the paint was thrown.
The wall of the Soufan home on which the paint was thrown.
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers throw red paint on wall of home
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Beit Hadassah, central Hebron: Settlers clashing with Palestinian youths on street stone nearby home
September
Kh. al-Mufaqarah
a-Tuwani
Incident(s) :
1
al-Mufaqarah, Masafer Yatta: Another expulsion attempt - Settlers raid Kh. al-Mufaqarah, attack villagers, crack toddler’s skull, and cause heavy property damage
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Faraj Tamimi (a-Zaru) after his release. Photo by Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem
Faraj Tamimi (a-Zaru) after his release. Photo by Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem
Central Hebron: Soldiers attack Palestinians complaining of settler violence and arrest one for allegedly assaulting them
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
Some of the olive trees cut down by the settlers
Some of the olive trees cut down by the settlers
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers cut down 27 olive trees
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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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