West Bank: Over 62,000 attacks reported by Palestinians since October 2023

West Bank settler violence Palestinian land seizure olive harvest demolition operations

The Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee has reported a significant escalation of violence and land seizure in the West Bank and Jerusalem since October 7, 2023. According to the committee, a total of 62,916 attacks have been carried out by Israeli forces and settlers, with the military accounting for 48,174 incidents and settlers for 14,742.

These attacks have resulted in the deaths of 66 Palestinians. The committee also noted that settler violence has targeted the olive harvest, affecting 147,111 trees, including over 100,000 olive trees. Additionally, 1,182 sites were reported burned, including property and agricultural lands.

Regarding land and infrastructure, the report states that approximately 64,200 dunams of Palestinian land have been seized or taken by force. Israeli authorities have also conducted 1,814 demolition operations, impacting 5,059 structures. The committee highlighted that Hebron, Ramallah, and Nablus have been among the most affected governorates.

Recent field reports indicate ongoing raids, arrests, and settler confrontations near Beita and in various locations across Jenin, Hebron, and Nablus. These incidents often involve the destruction of crops, stone-throwing at vehicles, and physical assaults on Palestinian residents and farmers.

Entities

Hebron · Israeli military · Jerusalem · Murshid Mustafa Daraghmeh · Palestinian Red Crescent · Ramallah · Salfit · Tubas · Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee · West Bank

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Settlers entered agricultural lands in Al-Mughayyir, north of Ramallah, causing damage to olive trees and crops. pnn.ps
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Salfit, three citizens, including Ihab Shaalan al-Deek and Khaled Sharif Ayash with his son Mohammad, were arrested. alresalah.news
[● 2 SOURCES] In Barqa, north of Nablus, Israeli forces searched dozens of homes and detained several citizens. alresalah.news · pnn.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] In Tubas, 20-year-old Murshid Murshid Mustafa Daraghmeh was arrested following a raid on his family home. alresalah.news · pnn.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] Israeli forces conducted raids and arrests in several areas of the West Bank on Saturday morning. alresalah.news · pnn.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] The Wall and Settlement Resistance Committee reported 2,051 attacks against Palestinians and their property in the last month. pnn.ps · ashams.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Twelve Palestinians were hospitalized after being beaten by settlers in five separate incidents. www.rethemnosnews.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Israeli soldiers supported settlers in occupying Palestinian olive groves near Beita. www.rethemnosnews.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Settler attacks have resulted in the deaths of 66 Palestinians. www.sadanews.ps · wtnfm.com · paltimeps.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] Settlers have attempted to establish 211 outposts since the start of the war. wtnfm.com · paltimeps.ps
[● 3 SOURCES] Settlers carried out 14,742 of the recorded attacks. www.sadanews.ps · wtnfm.com · paltimeps.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 64,200 dunams of Palestinian land have been seized or taken by force. wtnfm.com · paltimeps.ps