Settler Violence = State Violence

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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Displaying 1281-1300 of 2015 updates. An update can cover more than one incident.

Incident type

Area

District

Locality

Dates

From date

To date

Israeli forces present

During the olive harvest

Communities forcibly transferred or facing forced transfer

August 2022

9 August 2022 Sinjil Incidents: 1

Sinjil, Ramallah District: Settlers attack shepherds. Soldiers arrest a shepherd.
9 August 2022 'Urif Incidents: 1

‘Urif, Nablus District: Settlers attack homes with stones. Soldiers fire tear gas canisters at defending local residents
8 August 2022 Turmusaya Incidents: 1

Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Settlers torch car of Palestinian farmer
7 August 2022 a-Tuwani Incidents: 1

Israeli military raids village of a-Tuwani to guard settler incursion and prayer in its area
6 August 2022 Kh.Simri Incidents: 1

The Khirbet Simri Community in the South Hebron Hills was forcefully uprooted from their residence
6 August 2022 Qaryut Incidents: 1

Qaryut, Nablus District: Settlers break 80 olive trees
6 August 2022 Kisan Incidents: 1

Kisan, Bethlehem District: Settlers break into agricultural plot and steal farming equipment; police bar owner from filing complaint
6 August 2022 Hebron Incidents: 1

Beit Hadassah, Hebron city center: Settlers throw stones at Palestinian homes and cars in presence of soldier
3 August 2022 Badu al-Mu'arrajat center Incidents: 1

Al-Mu’arrajat, Ramallah District: Settlers falsely accuse Palestinian shepherd of stealing sheep, and themselves steal items from farm
3 August 2022 Badu al-Mu'arrajat center Incidents: 1

Al-Mu’arrajat, Ramallah District: Settlers graze flock in grove, vandalize and steal equipment, and cut down trees

July 2022

29 July 2022 Deir Ibzi' Incidents: 1

Deir Ibzi', Ramallah District: Israeli settlers prevent Palestinian farmer from entering his field and vandalize his equipment in front of soldiers
27 July 2022 Qawawis Incidents: 1

Qawawis, Hebron District: Settler grazes flock in olive grove
26 July 2022 Tell Incidents: 1

Tell, Nablus District: Settlers plant trees in Palestinian plot, assaulting owner and locals who come to his defense. Soldiers arrive and assault residents, detaining one
26 July 2022 Kh. 'Ein al-Hilweh Incidents: 1

Kh. ‘Ein al-Hilweh, Jordan Valley: Israeli settler tries to drive Palestinian herders off pastureland
26 July 2022 Kh. 'Ein al-Hilweh Incidents: 1

Kh. ‘Ein al-Hilweh, Jordan Valley: Settler demands Palestinian shepherds leave pastureland
24 July 2022 Hebron Incidents: 1

Beit Hadassah, Hebron District: Settlers throw stones at residents in front of soldiers
23 July 2022 Kafr Malik, Ein Samia Incidents: 1

Kafr Malik, Ramallah District: Israeli settlers torch barley field
22 July 2022 Turmusaya Incidents: 1

Turmusaya, Ramallah District: Settlers cut down 25 olive trees
19 July 2022 Burin Incidents: 1

Burin, Nablus District: Settlers attack home with stones and vandalize car in presence of soldiers, who attack villagers defending homes
18 July 2022 Kafr a-Dik Incidents: 1

Kafr a-Dik, Salfit District, Settlers uproot 69 trees