Outposts, violence, impunity: The anatomy of Israeli settler land grabs
Summary
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian farmers in the West Bank has increased sharply, with more than 200 attacks recorded since September 1. Israeli outposts, often illegal under both international and Israeli law, continue to expand into Palestinian lands with government support, causing fear and hardship for local Palestinian communities during the olive harvest season.Key Facts
- Since September 1, over 200 attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian farmers were recorded in the West Bank.
- These attacks include beatings, arson, and theft of livestock and olive harvests.
- Palestinian families take precautions such as harvesting early and keeping watches to avoid settler violence.
- Israeli outposts start as small camps on Palestinian land and grow to control larger areas.
- Outposts link existing Israeli settlements and extend Israeli control with few residents.
- All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law.
- Outposts are illegal under Israeli law unless officially approved but often receive government support before approval.
- In 2024, 62 new outposts were established with about $20 million in government funding.
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