Israeli Settler Violence in the West Bank: History and the Current Surge
Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, reports of settler violence in the occupied West Bank have surged sharply.
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The Surge in Settler Violence Since February 28
Over 109 incidents of settler violence have been documented in the West Bank since the start of the Iran war, with military roadblocks preventing timely medical response for Palestinian victims.
What Israeli Settlements Are and Why They Are Contested
Settlements are Israeli civilian communities built on occupied Palestinian territory. Most countries and international courts consider them a violation of the laws of military occupation.
From the Nakba to the Six-Day War
The 1948 war created Israel and displaced 750,000 Palestinians. The 1967 Six-Day War brought the West Bank and Gaza under Israeli control, beginning five decades of settlement expansion.
The ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion
The International Court of Justice ruled in 2024 that Israel's settlement activity violates international law and called for an end to the occupation. Israel disputes this interpretation.
Far-Right Ministers and the Annexation Agenda
Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have used their political leverage to accelerate demolitions of Palestinian structures and reduce enforcement against illegal settler construction.