Settler Violence

US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rising violence in West Bank

The Senate voted 47 to 51 to block the resolution. The vote was largely along party lines, with every Republican voting no except for Rand Paul and every Democrat voting yes except for John Fetterman

A vehicle on fire at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, allegedly due to far-right Jewish extremists, September 28, 2026.
Soldier was sentenced to 20 days in military prison after picketing in front of IDF Central Command's Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth's office, September 29, 2026.

WATCH: Soldier given 20-day sentence after protesting outside of IDF Central Command HQ

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

Over 100 settlers riot in West Bank early Tuesday morning, gas prices in Israel reach all-time high

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.

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


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

NGO B’Tselem report presents baseless claims of Israel dismantling Palestinian life in West Bank

WEST BANK AFFAIRS: B’Tselem accuses Israel of systematically dismantling Palestinian life in the West Bank, as Israel calls its central claim baseless.

AN ISRAELI flag flies near the West Bank settlement of Karnei Shomron, with a mosque in the Palestinian village of Kafr Lakif in the background. B’Tselem’s new report argues that Israel is making Jewish control of the West Bank increasingly irreversible, an allegation Israel and the IDF reject.