Settler Violence
PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders
The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.
West Bank security situation rapidly snowballing, forces will be reinforced, military officials say
![[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/729325 "[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.")
Israeli man who called to hunt 'settler pigs' arrested for incitement to terror, racism
Israel must confront terror, settler violence with equal resolve - editorial
IDF kills Hamas commander who played 'significant role' in planning Oct. 7 massacre
The IDF has been active east of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza throughout the month of January, dismantling terrorist infrastructure and targeting known terrorists.
Israel using armed militias to ethnically cleanse the West Bank - opinion
B’Tselem warns that organized, state-backed settler militias are driving Palestinians from their land with violent attacks across the West Bank.
West Bank's mountains and molehills: Is Israel's settler violence real? - opinion
The overwhelming majority of incident reports were supplied by only one source: the Palestinian Ministry for Resistance to the Settlements, or extreme anti-Israel organizations.
West Bank settlers attack Palestinian cars with firebombs, detained by IDF
The three detainees were among a larger mob of masked settlers. Two Palestinians were wounded as a result of the incident and were evacuated for medical treatment.
Modern blood libel: When Jewish self-defense gets labeled 'settler violence' - opinion
West Bank Jews do not wake up in the morning seeking to attack their Arab neighbors. When friction occurs, it is almost always in the context of self-defense.
West Bank settler violence is not a fringe phenomenon – it is Israeli government policy - opinion
According to Yesh Din data, law enforcement against settlers who harm Palestinians is virtually nonexistent: 94% of police investigations are closed without indictment.
Palestinian toddler injured by Jewish rioters throwing stones near Hebron
After conducting an in-depth investigation in the area, police arrested five suspects and took them in for further questioning.
Police arrest five in connection with attacking, killing Palestinian shepherd’s sheep
Footage taken after the attack showed at least one of the sheep lying dead and bloodied in the pen alongside other livestock, which were also huddled in their pen.
How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians - analysis
Most of the world considers all Israel's settlement activity in the West Bank illegal under international law relating to military occupations. Israel disputes this view.
Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis
As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?
