Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By SAM METZMarch 22, 2026 at 04:23 PM

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Israeli settlers attacked multiple Palestinian villages in the West Bank overnight Saturday into Sunday, smashing cars, setting fires, and wounding several Palestinians. The attacks, reported by the Palestinian news agency WAFA in at least six communities, occurred during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported injuries requiring hospitalization after settlers attacked residents in Jalud. The Israeli military responded to reports of arson and disturbances but made no arrests. The violence follows a surge in settler attacks since the start of the Iran war and comes amid Israeli government efforts to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. The attacks occurred one day after an 18-year-old settler died in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle, which police are investigating.

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported 25 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers this year as of March 15.

statistic — United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs100% confidence

Israel’s military said it responded to Israeli civilians carrying out arson against structures and property.

quote — Israel’s military100% confidence

At least three Palestinians in the village of Jalud suffered head wounds from beatings and were hospitalized.

factual — Palestinian Red Crescent Society100% confidence

The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported attacks in at least six communities on Sunday.

factual — WAFA100% confidence

Israeli settlers rampaged through multiple Palestinian villages overnight Saturday and into Sunday.

factual — AP100% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Iran 30% Jenin 40% Jalud ×250% United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 50% Palestinian Authority 50% WAFA ×260% Palestinian Red Crescent Society 60% Palestinian Territories 70% Israel ×280% Israeli settlers ×690% Palestinians ×590% West Bank ×495%

Keywords

israeli settlers 100% palestinian villages 90% west bank 90% violence 80% attacks on palestinians 80% arson 60% occupied west bank 60% settlements 50% palestinian authority 40%

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West Bank

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