# Israeli settler violence in the West Bank > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank > Updated: 2026-08-31T21:00:39.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 3. Tensions in the West Bank have been marked by recent violent confrontations involving Israeli settlers. In late August 2026, a group of approximately 30 Jewish activists attempting to protect a Palestinian family in Jannatah, near Bethlehem, were expelled by settlers. The confrontation resulted in at least five injuries from stones and pepper spray, as well as vehicle vandalism. On August 29, 2026, further violence was reported in the village of Jalud near Nablus. Masked settlers in a vehicle attacked a Palestinian woman, Aida Ahmed Abdullah, and an NBC News reporting crew using sticks and stones. The assault injured Abdullah and three crew members—a producer, cameraman, and driver—while damaging camera equipment and a news vehicle. Video footage showed a vehicle with Israeli license plates approaching the group before masked men in dark clothing exited to carry out the assault. Details from the Jalud incident indicate that while one attacker appeared to be carrying a firearm, it was not used. Correspondent Matt Bradley, producer Lahawez Jabari, and cameraman Khaldoon Eid were among those injured, and Abdullah was reportedly knocked unconscious. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident, describing the attackers as ‘a handful of rioters who violate the law.’ The Foreign Press Association joined international organizations in condemning the attack, citing a recurring pattern of violence against journalists and Palestinian civilians. UN data indicates that 76 Palestinians had been killed in such attacks through July 24, 2026. In the village of Qusra, a group of approximately 60 to 70 settlers reportedly stormed a Palestinian home while the owner, Louay Adli, and his family were inside. Adli alleged that Israeli security forces watched the attack and used tear gas on the residence, forcing the family onto their roof to avoid suffocation. Adli was subsequently arrested by security forces. ## Claims - A Palestinian woman and three NBC News crew members were injured during the attack. (disputed by 9 sources) - Four members of the NBC News team, including a correspondent, producer, cameraman, and driver, were injured. (disputed by 3 sources) - The attackers damaged camera equipment and one of the news team's vehicles. (corroborated by 9 sources) - At least four masked men exited a vehicle and used sticks and stones to attack the group. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The attackers jumped out of the vehicle, struck the crew, and then returned to the car. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The injuries sustained by Aida Ahmed Abdallah were not life-threatening. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The attack targeted 51-year-old Palestinian woman Aida Ahmed Abdallah. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The incident occurred in the Palestinian village of Jalud near Nablus in the West Bank. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The attackers were carrying sticks and at least one weapon was observed, though the weapon was not used. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Israeli settlers attack NBC News crew in West Bank An NBC News crew and a Palestinian woman were attacked by masked Israeli settlers with sticks and stones in the West Bank town of Jalud, resulting in several injuries and vehicle damage. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-crew-in-west-bank ### 2026-08-29: Israeli settlers attack NBC News crew and Palestinian woman in West Bank Masked Israeli settlers attacked an NBC News crew and a Palestinian woman in the West Bank village of Jalud, causing injuries and property damage during an interview. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-crew-and-palestinian-woman-in-west-bank ### 2026-08-27: Jewish activists injured by settlers in West Bank mission Jewish activists were injured by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while attempting to protect the Faraj family in Jannatah from extremist pressure and land encroachment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jewish-activists-injured-by-settlers-in-west-bank-mission --- Cite as: Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank