Israeli settlers attack farmers in West Bank pogrom, soldiers hit reporters
Summary
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in the West Bank, damaging trees and property while Israeli soldiers detained Palestinians and activists. Journalists covering the events were also assaulted and detained by Israeli forces.Key Facts
- The attacks took place in several locations in the occupied West Bank, including Abu Dis, Awarta, and Beita.
- Around 50 masked settlers threw stones, attacked homes, and damaged vehicles during the incidents.
- Israeli soldiers arrived after the attacks, detained Palestinians and activists at gunpoint, and forced them to leave.
- Israeli forces also detained and assaulted journalists reporting from the area.
- The violence is part of increased tensions and attacks in the West Bank since February 2026.
- Since October 2023, over 1,200 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, including 254 children.
- Most killings in the West Bank were by Israeli soldiers, but settlers committed more than a quarter of the killings.
- Palestinian authorities report that 30 Palestinians were killed by settlers in 2026, the highest number since 2022.
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