Since October 7, there has been a marked increase in settler violence in the occupied West Bank, averaging four incidents daily, as documented by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Most violent occurrences are concentrated in Nablus, Ramallah, and Hebron. Recent actions by Israeli settlers, often backed by soldiers, have led to significant injuries among Palestinians. The expansion of Israeli settlements since 1996 has fueled tensions as these communities encroach upon Palestinian lands, contradicting international law and complicating peace negotiations aimed at a two-state solution.
An average of four incidents of settler violence have taken place each day in the occupied West Bank since October 7, highlighting a severe rise in tensions.
From October 7, 2023 to December 31, 2024, at least 1,860 incidents of settler violence in the occupied West Bank were recorded, according to OCHA data.
Israeli settlements are illegal under international law, violating the Fourth Geneva Convention that prohibits an occupying power from transferring its population into occupied areas.
Settlers, Israeli citizens living in Jewish-only communities, have created significant tensions for Palestinian populations, restricting movement and escalating violence.
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