Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete March 22, 2026 at 07:37 PM

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Following the death of an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, extremist Jewish settlers launched a series of attacks on Palestinian villages, including Jalud, Qaryut, al-Funduqmiya and Silat al-Dhah. Homes, vehicles, and agricultural fields were set ablaze, and villagers were attacked, resulting in injuries. The violence, reportedly incited by calls for revenge on settler WhatsApp groups, occurred overnight. The IDF stated that troops were dispatched to the affected villages after reports of arson and disturbances. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks, while Israeli police reported arresting five individuals near Deir al-Hatab. Settler violence has reportedly increased since March 1, with six Palestinians killed by settlers according to the UN.

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Yesh Din described the attacks as 'a night of pogroms'.

quote — Yesh Din100% confidence

Six Palestinians have been killed by settlers since 1 March.

statistic — United Nations (UN)95% confidence

WhatsApp groups used by settlers called for a 'revenge campaign' over his death.

factual — Israeli media90% confidence

Extremist Jewish settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages, setting fire to homes, vehicles and fields.

factual — AFP via Getty Images90% confidence

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

factual — AFP via Getty Images80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Iran 30% United States 40% UN 40% Palestinian Red Crescent Society 50% Qaryut 50% Silat al-Dhah 50% Israel Defense Forces 60% Fanduqmiya 60% Jalud ×370% Yehuda Sherman ×270% Israel ×270% West Bank ×290%

Keywords

settler violence 90% attacks on palestinians 80% palestinian villages 80% occupied west bank 70% israeli settlers 70% revenge campaign 60% arson 60% property damage 50% idf 50% violence 40%

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West Bank

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