WEST BANK VIOLENCE
Israeli military operations, settler violence and Palestinian civilian casualties in the occupied West Bank
8 articles
Extremist Settlers Attack Israeli Forces During Illegal Outpost Demolition Near Hebron
YNETמתנחלים קיצונים תקפו כוחות בפינוי מאחז: לוחם נפגע מסלע, צמיגים נוקבו
3/17/2026, 12:49:30 PM
Extremist Israeli settlers attacked military and civil administration forces near Hebron as they attempted to demolish illegal structures at the Oqfim Junction outpost. Two large rocks were hurled at the troops, one striking a bulldozer and shattering its windshield; the soldier inside sustained light injuries and was treated on the scene. Overnight, the tyres of Civil Administration vehicles were also slashed in a further act of obstruction.
Benjamin Region Settler Convicted of Killing Palestinian Mother Aisha al-Rabi in 2018
YNET"יצא כדי לפגוע בערבים": תושב בנימין הורשע בהריגת עאישה א-ראבי ב-2018
3/17/2026, 12:44:08 PM
An Israeli court has convicted a man from the Benjamin region — who was 16 at the time — of the manslaughter of Aisha al-Rabi, a Palestinian mother of eight, killed by a stone thrown at her car near the Tapuah junction in 2018. The court accepted the prosecution's position and convicted him of manslaughter "in circumstances of terrorism." His lawyers announced they will appeal, arguing evidence shows their client did not throw the fatal stone.
Stabbing Attack Survivor in Ramat Gan Regains Consciousness: 'He's Surprising Everyone'
YNETגדליהו שנפצע בפיגוע בר"ג שב להכרה ולא מונשם: "הוא מפתיע את כולם"
3/17/2026, 11:54:42 AM
Gdalyahu, the chairman of the Ramat Gan religious council who was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack in the city, is no longer on a ventilator and has regained consciousness. His cousin reported that he is recovering, has spoken with family members, and his condition is generating great excitement among those around him. The update marks a significant improvement for one of the victims of the terror attack.
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim March to Joseph's Tomb in Daylight — and Are Removed by the IDF
YNET"נמאס להיכנס כמו גנבים בלילה": עשרות חסידי ברסלב הגיעו לקבר יוסף לאור יום - והוצאו
3/17/2026, 8:02:53 AM
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim associated with Rabbi Berland arrived at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus for morning prayers in broad daylight, defying the usual practice of night-time visits under IDF escort. Palestinian police attempted to remove them and stone-throwing was reported, before Israeli forces intervened and evacuated the worshippers. One Hasid said the act was a protest against being made to "sneak in like thieves in the night."
Israeli Settlers Spread Terror in the West Bank as the World Watches Iran
EL PAÍSLos colonos israelíes siembran el terror en Cisjordania mientras el mundo mira a Irán
3/17/2026, 4:30:01 AM
Since the outbreak of the Gaza war, nine Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank, with perpetrators rarely arrested or prosecuted. As international attention remains fixed on Iran, settler violence has intensified with near-total impunity. Critics argue that the lack of legal accountability is systemic, enabling a climate of terror against Palestinian communities.
Palestinian Shepherd Attacked: "Merciless Violence from Settler Outposts"
YNETרועה צאן פלסטיני הותקף: "אלימות חסרת רחמים מהמאחזים"
3/16/2026, 5:34:58 PM
A Palestinian shepherd was attacked in the southern Hebron Hills amid escalating settler violence in the West Bank, with Palestinians reporting that livestock grazing is being used to provoke confrontations near homes. An activist from Masafer Yatta warned that settlers now control 90% of the village's land, while two Palestinian families fled a Jordan Valley community. A complaint has been filed with the IDF Chief of Staff over the conduct of reserve soldiers.
Commanders, Don't Be Complicit in Dismantling the Army
YNETמפקדים, אל תיתנו יד לפירוק הצבא
3/16/2026, 2:10:49 PM
Reserve soldiers serving in Judea and Samaria report growing frustration over their inability to confront settler violence in illegal outposts and farms. They describe a state of complete submission to settlers' dictates and a lack of command backing when they attempt to carry out their legal duties. The article calls on military commanders to stop tolerating this breakdown of authority and discipline.
IDF Drops Sexual Assault Charges Against Soldiers Who Abused Palestinian Detainee
RTIDF drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
3/12/2026, 9:04:40 PM
The Israeli military has dropped charges against reservist soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee during the Gaza war in 2024. The decision has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who see it as emblematic of impunity within the IDF. The case had attracted international attention amid broader scrutiny of Israeli military conduct during the ongoing Gaza conflict.