Settler Violence

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

Giving religious sanction to taking another person’s livelihood carries consequences for the farmer, for those encouraged to take his crop, and for the society that allows it.

(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.
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

Palestinians, along with Jewish and international peace activists, take part in the olive harvest in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron in the West Bank, October 13, 2026.

West Bank Palestinian farmers face attacks, olive theft from settlers as violence continues


US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats

US diplomats visited a Palestinian Christian town after settler attacks on European diplomats, as violence surged across the West Bank.

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.

Democrats' Golan, Kariv decry gov't inaction on West Bank violence in visit to wounded journalist

Democrats leader Golan and MK Kariv visited Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was attacked in the West Bank, accusing the government of failing to address Jewish extremist violence.

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv (L) and party leader Yair Golan (R) meet with Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in the hospital on October 18, 2026

EU condemns West Bank settler attacks targeting diplomats, Palestinians during olive harvest

The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank.

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

Settlement expansion, Jewish terror pose severe risk to Israel’s economy, senior economists warn

A group of 61 senior economists warned that failure to control settler violence and settlement growth in the West Bank will carry a "high economic cost" for all Israelis.

A banner featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is displayed near Palestinian-owned olive groves in the village of Rantes near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 6, 2026

Washington Post CEO demands probe into settler attack on photographer in West Bank

"We call Israeli authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation, and hold those responsible accountable," said The Washington Post CEO Jeff D'Onofrio.

Heidi Levine, a photojournalist with the Washington Post, speaks to journalists at the hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during an attack by Israeli militant settlers on Palestinians harvesting olives, in Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Israel must explain why it failed to prevent attacks on diplomats in West Bank - editorial

Israeli officials must account publicly for any failures identified in investigations into the West Bank attacks and explain how they will protect the remaining harvest.

A Palestinian man is detained while attempting to reach his land during the olive harvest on October 17, 2026 in Abu Falah, West Bank.

Huckabee condemns 'despicable' attack on photojournalist Heidi Levine in West Bank, demands arrests

Huckabee on Saturday night called for the investigation, arrest, and prosecution "to the fullest extent of the law."

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee gestures during a press conference after he met residents of Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town near Ramallah in the West Bank, September 5, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank

"We urge caution before drawing conclusions from today's reports that European diplomats were attacked by masked Israelis," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Washington Post photojournalist undergoes surgery after settler attack, demands arrests - interview

Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine says settlers beat her as IDF soldiers stood by. After surgery, she is demanding an investigation and arrests.

American freelance photojournalist Heidi Levine lies on a gurney in the emergency room of a hospital in Ramallah, as she is treated after allegedly being attacked by Israeli settlers while photographing farmers harvesting their olives, in the Palestinian village of Abu Falah on October 16, 2026.

WATCH: Masked settlers allegedly attack European diplomats, Palestinians in West Bank

Masked settlers allegedly attacked Palestinian olive harvesters near Taybeh, damaging a Belgian diplomatic vehicle. Police have opened an investigation.

The damaged vehicle from one of the diplomats.