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

May
Um Lasafa
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1
One of the cars whose tires were punctured. Photo by Sahar Vardi
One of the cars whose tires were punctured. Photo by Sahar Vardi
South Hebron Hills: Settler punctures car tires of Palestinian farmers and activists
a-Tuwani
Kh. Sarura
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1
A-Tuwani and Khirbet Sarurah, South Hebron Hills: Settlers torch pastureland and cave; soldiers escorting them fire at Palestinians who were trying to drive settlers away
Hebron
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1
Wadi al-Hasin, central Hebron: Settlers invade neighborhood escorted by two soldiers, stone homes, open live fire and attack resident in his yard with pepper spray and large stone
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Settler fires at Palestinians on a-Shalala Street. Photo courtesy of local residents
Settler fires at Palestinians on a-Shalala Street. Photo courtesy of local residents
A-Shalala Street, central Hebron: Dozens of settlers stone Palestinian homes in front of soldiers, one fires at home
Jalud
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1
An olive grove the settlers burned down. Photo courtesy of the village council
An olive grove the settlers burned down. Photo courtesy of the village council
Jalud, Nablus District: Settlers saw off neighborhood utility pole for the third time
Qusrah
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1
Qusrah, Nablus District: Settlers escorted by soldiers attack homes in southern part of village and torch chicken coops
Burin
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1
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers stone ‘Eid family’s home for third time in seven months
'Asirah al-Qibliyah
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1
Soldier kills Husam 'Asayrah (19) during violent settler raid on village of 'Asirah al-Qibliyah
'Urif
Iskaka
Incident(s) :
1
May 2021: Two Palestinians were fatally shot in two joint attacks by settlers and soldiers in the villages of Iskaka and Urif - Awad Harb and Nidal Safadi
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Routine in Hebron city center: Sexism, homophobia and harassment by settlers and soldiers: life’s routine in Hebron
a-Tuwani
Incident(s) :
1
The activist’s head wound. Photo by Emily Glick
The activist’s head wound. Photo by Emily Glick
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settlers attack international activists escorting Palestinian teen to well; police detain activists for questioning and military issues two a restraining order from the West Bank
Beitin
Incident(s) :
1
The shattered sunroof of the Abu ‘Awad family’s car. Photo courtesy of the family.
The shattered sunroof of the Abu ‘Awad family’s car. Photo courtesy of the family.
Beitin, Ramallah District: Settlers stone two Palestinian cars, shattering windows
Burin
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1
Burin, Nablus District: Israeli settlers vandalize two Palestinian homes under construction while other settlers climb roof of family’s home and throw stones, causing damage
Huwarah
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1
‘Abd a-Nasser Dmeidi after his nose was bandaged.
‘Abd a-Nasser Dmeidi after his nose was bandaged.
Huwarah, Nablus District: Settlers attack villager sitting in his doorway with stones and clubs, breaking his nose
Lifjim
Incident(s) :
1
A damaged tent. Photo courtesy of the family
A damaged tent. Photo courtesy of the family
The al-Fajam (‘Aqraba) community, Nablus District: Settlers vandalize residential tents and livestock enclosure
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers throwing stones at the Geith neighborhood across the fence. Photo by Nael Fakhuri, 11.5.21
Settlers throwing stones at the Geith neighborhood across the fence. Photo by Nael Fakhuri, 11.5.21
Hebron city center: Settlers stone Palestinian residents; soldiers escorting them arrest B’Tselem volunteer for no reason, abuse him and release him two days later
a-Tuwani
Incident(s) :
1
Settlers and soldiers in wooded area near a-Tuwani.
Settlers and soldiers in wooded area near a-Tuwani.
A-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills: Settlers stone Palestinian home; soldiers fire tear gas and stun grenades at residents defending it
Hebron
Incident(s) :
1
Central Hebron: Teens from Beit Hadassah settlement stone Palestinian cars and pedestrians and swear at them
Kh. al-Mufaqarah
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1
Mahmoud Hamamdeh with this flock. Photo by Nasser Nawaj'ah, 2 June 2021
Mahmoud Hamamdeh with this flock. Photo by Nasser Nawaj'ah, 2 June 2021
Khirbet al-Mufaqarah, Masafer Yatta: Settlers stone Palestinian shepherd, injuring his hand
Burin
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2
Burin, Nablus District: Settlers torch grove and stone Palestinian home; soldiers fire tear gas at residents who come to defend the home
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