Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank and Jerusalem, Targeting Farmers and Property

Settlers have intensified attacks against Palestinians, their property, and land in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, targeting olive harvesters and farmers. The assaults include theft of livestock, destruction of crops, and arson of homes and property, with several Palestinians sustaining injuries in separate incidents. In the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah, settlers set fire to a Palestinian home, causing damage. Near the town of Jaba, northeast of Jerusalem, settlers attacked a Bedouin community, injuring several residents with the protection of Israeli forces. In Immatin, east of Qalqilya, four Palestinians were injured by settlers wielding sticks and stones while on their land. In Al-Maniya, southeast of Bethlehem, settlers released sheep onto village land, grazing them among olive trees and attempting to assault residents. The village head, Ahmed Kawazba, noted a recent escalation in settler attacks, including home invasions, shootings, and water network destruction. Meanwhile, in the Jericho Governorate, settlers established a new outpost in the Astayeh area of Deir al-Hawa village, bringing equipment and barriers. This area has previously seen demolitions and expulsions by settlers, including the displacement of 15 families in February 2026.