Settlers Attack West Bank, Burning Mosque and Vehicle

Settlers launched a wave of attacks across the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, targeting Palestinian homes, property, and places of worship. In the town of Mukhmas, northeast of Jerusalem, settlers set fire to a mosque, a vehicle, and an olive tree overnight. Similar attacks occurred in the northern Jordan Valley, where settlers blocked roads with stones, stole a tent, and harassed residents near Tayasir. In the southern Hebron hills, settlers, protected by Israeli forces, raided the town of Dura and vandalized homes in Khirbet Aqawis. Settlers also attacked a house in the village of Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya, south of Nablus.

These incidents are part of ongoing, frequent assaults on Palestinians, their homes, agricultural lands, and property throughout the West Bank. These attacks include arson, vandalism of homes, vehicles, and olive trees, and assaults on mosques and holy sites, alongside road closures and harassment of residents. These actions heighten Palestinian fears for their safety and property, increasing pressure on Palestinian communities, especially those near settlements and outposts.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported over 1,700 settler attacks resulting in injuries or property damage in more than 270 Palestinian communities during 2025. These attacks involved burning homes, mosques, and vehicles, vandalizing agricultural land and olive trees, and assaulting residents. The UN Human Rights Office warned that settler violence contributes to the displacement of Palestinians, particularly in Bedouin and herding communities, where attacks are often accompanied by restrictions on access to water and pastures, and the destruction of property and infrastructure.