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.

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2021

July
Hebron
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1
Muhammad a-Talhami after his release. Photo by Manal al-Ja’bari, B'Tselem,
Muhammad a-Talhami after his release. Photo by Manal al-Ja’bari, B'Tselem,
Central Hebron: Border Police and settlers attack family in Hebron during argument over crossing a checkpoint, arrest member and demand he not complain against a settler in exchange for releasing him
Qusrah
Incident(s) :
1
A man stands where the soldier stood when he shot Muhammad Hassan, who was on the house’s roof. Photo by Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem, 5 July 2021
A man stands where the soldier stood when he shot Muhammad Hassan, who was on the house’s roof. Photo by Salma a-Deb’i, B’Tselem, 5 July 2021
Qusrah, Nablus district: Muhammad Hassan attempted to defend his brother's house from an invasion of settlers and soldiers – and paid for it with his life
Maghayir al-'Abid
Incident(s) :
1
The stitches in Muslem Abu Hameid’s head. Photo courtesy of the witness.
The stitches in Muslem Abu Hameid’s head. Photo courtesy of the witness.
Maghayir al-‘Abid, Masafer Yatta: Settlers attack father and son laying a water line for the community, severely beating them with sticks and iron pipes
June
Turmusaya
Incident(s) :
1
Olive trees damaged in Turmusaya, 29 June 2021. Photo courtesy of grove owner
Olive trees damaged in Turmusaya, 29 June 2021. Photo courtesy of grove owner
Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Setters uproot approx. 75 trees in villager’s grove
Jalud
Incident(s) :
1
Olive seedlings broken by the settlers. Photo courtesy of grove owner
Olive seedlings broken by the settlers. Photo courtesy of grove owner
Jalud, Nablus District: Settlers destroy approx. 125 olive seedlings and steal farming equipment
Kh. Susiya
Incident(s) :
2
Khirbet Susiya, South Hebron Hills: Settlers stone shepherds twice in two days
a-Tuwani
a-Rakeez
Kh. al-Mufaqarah
Incident(s) :
1
A-Tuwani and al-Mufaqarah, South Hebron Hills: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack Palestinians with stones and sticks and torch agricultural structure; soldiers fire live rounds and tear gas at the Palestinians
Turmusaya
Incident(s) :
1
Turmusaya area, Ramallah District: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack Bedouin community
Turmusaya area, Ramallah District: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack Bedouin community
Turmusaya area, Ramallah District: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack Bedouin community
a-Tuwani
Incident(s) :
1
Homes in the village of a-Tuwani. Photos: Omri Eran-Vardi, 15 Jan. 2021
Homes in the village of a-Tuwani. Photos: Omri Eran-Vardi, 15 Jan. 2021
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settler grazing flock in cultivated Palestinian field summons other settlers who attack farmers and their homes
Burin
Incident(s) :
1
A tree cut down by settlers. Photo courtesy of farmers
A tree cut down by settlers. Photo courtesy of farmers
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers cut down some 60 olive trees in the groves of three farmers
Kh. Tana
Beit Furik
Incident(s) :
1
An agricultural plot owned by a Beit Furik resident that was torched by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the witness
An agricultural plot owned by a Beit Furik resident that was torched by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the witness
Settlers violently attack farmers from Khirbet Tana and Beit Furik in Nablus District and threaten them
al-Janiyah
Incident(s) :
1
Pipes cut by the settlers in the cucumber field. Photo courtesy of landowner
Pipes cut by the settlers in the cucumber field. Photo courtesy of landowner
Al-Janiyah, Ramallah District: Settlers damage irrigation system and trample crops
Maghayir al-'Abid
Incident(s) :
1
Maghayir al-‘Abid, Masafer Yatta: Palestinian shepherd held for four days on false allegations after settlers, escorted by soldiers, try to drive him out of pastureland
Qaryut
Incident(s) :
1
The seedlings uprooted in Rami Musa’s plot. Photo courtesy of landowner
The seedlings uprooted in Rami Musa’s plot. Photo courtesy of landowner
Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers uproot approx. 160 fruit tree seedlings
Huwarah
Incident(s) :
1
One of the cars whose window was smashed by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the lot owner.
One of the cars whose window was smashed by the settlers. Photo courtesy of the lot owner.
Huwarah, Nablus District: Settlers smash the windows of seven cars in car dealership lot
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Central Hebron: Soldiers assisted by settlers violently arrest young Palestinian man and assault residents in Jaber neighborhood
May
Deir Jarir
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers armed with clubs approaching the spot. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Settlers armed with clubs approaching the spot. Photo courtesy of the farmers
Deir Jarir, Ramallah District: Settlers graze livestock in cultivated Palestinian fields and attack farmers in the presence of soldiers
Maghayir al-'Abid
Incident(s) :
1
Maghayir al-‘Abid, Masafer Yatta: Three settlers stone shepherd and his flock
Sinjil
Incident(s) :
1
One of the trees poisone by settlers. Photo by Iyad Hadad, B'Tselem
One of the trees poisone by settlers. Photo by Iyad Hadad, B'Tselem
Sinjil, Ramallah District: Settlers poison all 80 of Palestinian family's 15-year-old olive trees
Wadi Qana
Deir Istiya
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers with cattle herd escorted by soldiers in Wadi Qana. Photo courtesy of farmers
Settlers with cattle herd escorted by soldiers in Wadi Qana. Photo courtesy of farmers
Wadi Qana, Salfit District: Settlers escorted by military lead herd of cattle through cultivated fields and attack farmers. Soldiers fire in the air, drive out farmers, and one attacks farmer
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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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