'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack

In al-Mughayyir, a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, a home has become a weekly target for Israeli settlers. The article describes an incident where teenage settlers attacked a family compound, smashing its gate with clubs while Israeli soldiers stood by, making no attempt to detain them or confiscate their weapons. This pattern of settler attacks on Palestinian homes is described as routine in villages across the territory, with Palestinians believing Israeli soldiers often support these actions. The article links these local attacks to a broader Israeli project to gain control of West Bank land, noting that both official settlements and "wildcat outposts" are illegal under international law. The Israeli Prime Minister has characterized settlers involved in such attacks as a small group of misguided youths.

On July 18, 2026, masked Israeli settlers attacked the West Bank village of at-Tuwani, burning homes, a mosque, and a car, and spraying graffiti. Residents reported this as part of a campaign to displace them from their land. The attack, which lasted about ten minutes, occurred in Masafer Yatta, an area under Israeli military control where Palestinian communities face pressure through demolition orders, land confiscation, and legal restrictions. This incident aligns with a documented pattern of settler violence, with the UN reporting an average of six settler attacks daily causing casualties or property damage in the first five months of 2026. Village council member Sami Huraini stated that the violence is part of a system involving settlers and the military aimed at driving Palestinians off their land.