Settler Violence

Israel must confront double standards in Hebron security, accountability - opinion

The people of Hebron deserve protection, freedom of movement, and a life of dignity. So do Palestinians exposed to settler attacks throughout the West Bank.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.
(FILE PHOTO) JEWISH EXTREMISTS stand next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, on October 16, 2026.

Violence, theft during olive harvest must be publicly, explicitly condemned - editorial

AN ISRAELI settler (R) and a Palestinian farmer are seen arguing during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, on October 29, 2025.

Hilltop Youth filmed waving weapons, singing anti-Zionist song at West Bank wedding - report

Masked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.

Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest


Netanyahu condemns riots in West Bank, calls to fully prosecute extremist settlers involved

Settler extremists threw stones, assaulted IDF and Border Police, and set fire to property throughout the area, actions which members of the establishment utterly condemned.

A Palestinian man walks next to a vehicle damaged in what Palestinians say was an Israeli settlers attack, in Deir Abu Masha'al, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, September 28, 2026.

Over 100 Jewish extremist settlers riot near West Bank town, clash with Israeli forces

Three Border Police officers lightly wounded as extremist settlers clash with forces, setting fire to Palestinian property • Riot sought to prevent Palestinian family’s coordinated return to Jalud

Palestinians attempt to control the fire after Jewish settler extremists set fire to vehicles and property near the village of Jalud, in the West Bank, September 29, 2026

Israeli settlers burn down house near Nablus - report

This comes as the IDF increases its West Bank presence amid growing concerns of violent confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians.

Jewish settlers pray during Yom Kippur at a settlement outpost northwest of the West Bank city of Nablus, September 21, 2026.

IDF reinforces West Bank amid growing tensions as settlers, Palestinians clash in villages

One military official said that "all it would take is a friction incident between Palestinians and Israelis that spirals out of control, is caught on video, and ignites the area."

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Jewish settler extremists torch vehicles, vandalize Palestinian property in West Bank villages

The graffiti included the words "Revenge," "Happy holiday from the happy Jews," and "Regards to Bluth," an apparent reference to Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

A vehicle on fire at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, allegedly due to far-right Jewish extremists, September 28, 2026.

Israel is fighting a new war on the financial front – and it is not ready - opinion

Settler violence has been treated as a nuisance rather than as a strategic threat that hands Israel’s adversaries ammunition on a silver platter.

A general view picture shows houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in the West Bank February 15, 2017

Iran demands US pull sanctions as condition to end war, leaders at UNGA criticize Israel

Iran warns US against attacking after Trump's threats at UN • Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York • Trump praises Middle East partners for 'successes' in the region

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest West Bank terrorists who started fire near Palestinian village

The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday about Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra resident Louis Beyruti.

 IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth

Hanoch Daum's show, "Life Is a Difficult Age," is generally about how ordinary Daum’s life in the West Bank is.

HANOCH DAUM in "Life Is a Difficult Age."

Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report

Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026