Death toll from Israeli settler attacks spirals in 'most violent' year for West Bank
Death toll from Israeli settler attacks spirals in 'most violent' year for West Bank Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 13:59 Thousands of attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers have left at least 76 Palestinian dead in 2026 An Israeli settler attacks a left-wing activist at an Israeli outpost in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian village of Jannatah, just south of the city of…
In 2026, the West Bank witnessed an alarming increase in violence caused by Israeli settlers and soldiers, leading to a record-breaking year of attacks against Palestinians. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 76 Palestinians lost their lives due to settler attacks. Among the victims were 19-year-old Omar Muhammad Na'san and 16-year-old Khalil Rasem Shahada, who were killed by Israeli soldiers during an attack aimed at stealing livestock.
The Israeli army intervened to protect the settlers, resulting in the deaths of both young men. Human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the escalating settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, particularly in cities like Ramallah, al-Bireh, Nablus, and Hebron. These attacks have led to the displacement of 107 Palestinian towns and villages since January 2023, with 2026 on track to surpass the previous record year of 2023.
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