Settler Violence Escalates, 30,000 Displaced Across West Bank

Violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, has sharply increased in recent months, with Israeli settlers and security forces intensifying attacks, killings, and harassment. Since October 2023, at least 964 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers, while 53 Israelis have died in attacks by Palestinians or armed clashes. The Israeli military operation “Iron Wall” has led to the forcible displacement of approximately 30,000 Palestinians, predominantly in northern West Bank areas such as Jenin and Tulkarem. Settler violence has also surged, with 757 attacks reported in the first half of 2025 alone, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, and June 2025 saw the highest monthly injuries to Palestinians in over two decades. Reports indicate that Israeli settlers often act with impunity, sometimes protected by the military, contributing to a climate of fear and forced displacement among Palestinian communities, including entire families forced to leave their homes. The escalation is raising serious concerns over violations of international humanitarian law and is seen as part of an ongoing consolidation of annexation of the West Bank.