Summary
Israeli settlers, often with the support of soldiers, have increased attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. These incidents have included destroying property, injuring people, and taking over land. The violence has grown since the start of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023.
Key Facts
- Israeli settlers have frequently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank, particularly since October 2023.
- On a recent night, settlers uprooted 150 olive trees in Bardala, impacting several families.
- The United Nations reports nearly 3,000 settler attacks over the last two years in the West Bank.
- Data shows settler violence rising, with 1,449 attacks in 2024 and over 1,000 by August 2025.
- More than 1,000 Palestinians have died and nearly 10,000 injured in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.
- Settler attacks tend to increase during the olive harvest, a critical economic period for Palestinians.
- Approximately 600,000 to 750,000 settlers reside in over 250 settlements and outposts in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Since the Gaza conflict started, over 3,400 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence and movement restrictions.
