The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/settler-violence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:10:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png settler violence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/settler-violence/ 32 32 Palestinians accuse Israeli settlers of impeding firefighters near West Bank village https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-accuse-israeli-settlers-of-impeding-firefighters-near-west-bank-village/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:21:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840695 After suspected arson attack near Christian town of Taybe, settlers shot firearms and blocked a water tanker, according to a priest and Palestinian Authority Civil Defense

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]]> ‘Jews are allowed, Arabs have to get out,’ armed settler tells Palestinians, activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-are-allowed-arabs-have-to-get-out-armed-settler-tells-palestinians-activists/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840537 Settler, backed by IDF troops, sought to prevent Palestinians from working their land; 'Goal is expulsion of Palestinians from their land,' says rights group

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]]> Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘state-led’ ethnic cleansing in West Bank; IDF rejects charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/amnesty-accuses-israel-of-state-led-ethnic-cleansing-in-west-bank-idf-rejects-charge/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840229 Rights group claims routine violence against Bedouin and Palestinian herding communities isn't perpetrated by 'bad apples,' but is 'a core component of a state-sanctioned campaign'

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]]> Smotrich banned from France as 4 countries introduce new sanctions against settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-banned-from-france-as-4-countries-introduce-new-sanctions-against-settler-violence/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:58:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839642 Britain says joint action with France, Canada, and Norway will target 'networks financing and enabling settler attacks'; Israel hits back, saying move will increase antisemitism

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]]> Empowered after Oct. 7, IDF settler units are terrorizing Palestinians, critics say https://www.timesofisrael.com/empowered-after-oct-7-idf-settler-units-are-terrorizing-palestinians-critics-say/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:35:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826486 Staffed by locals, including extremists, Israel's West Bank regional defense reserve units are accused of exploiting the IDF's authority as they compound rampant violence and harassment

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]]> Police nab 2 suspects in Huwara settler rampage; IDF yet to identify uniformed assailant https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-nab-2-suspects-in-huwara-settler-rampage-idf-yet-to-identify-uniformed-assailant/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:41:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838211 Cops say suspects both in their 30s, more arrests expected; IDF probing possibility man seen in full army fatigues beating a Palestinian was not a soldier

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]]> Daily Briefing June 7: Masked settlers clashed with Palestinians on Shabbat. Where was the IDF? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-7-masked-settlers-clashed-with-palestinians-on-shabbat-where-was-the-idf/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837861&preview=true&preview_id=3837861 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses incident of Palestinian infant killed by soldier in Hebron, settler clashes in Huwara, and an overnight with the Protective Presence group

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]]> 1 lightly hurt as Palestinian car hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones https://www.timesofisrael.com/1-lightly-hurt-as-palestinian-car-hits-settlers-who-blocked-west-bank-road-and-hurled-stones/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:28:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837807 Ramming suspect and several others arrested at Efrat Junction; no arrests reported among Israeli rioters

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]]> France, allies eye coordinated sanctions to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-allies-eye-coordinated-sanctions-to-pressure-israel-over-west-bank-diplomats-say/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:31:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837799 EU deadlock on Israel measures pushes some countries toward national measures, expected to be imposed within days; France to host civil society, ministerial meeting on June 12

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]]> 9 Palestinians wounded in settler rampage in Huwara; IDF soldier seen beating man https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-palestinians-reported-wounded-in-settler-rampage-through-hawara/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:10:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837491 Dozens of assailants damage property, steal livestock and set fire to auto repair shop amid clashes across West Bank; army launches investigation

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]]> Daily Briefing June 3: Coalition MKs boast on X after screaming at Arab lawmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-3-coalition-mks-boast-on-x-after-screaming-at-arab-lawmakers/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:02:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835637&preview=true&preview_id=3835637 Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses overnight Knesset vote on controversial bills, further delays on aid for the north, and coalition thuggery in discussion on settler violence

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]]> Police arrest settler teen suspected of clubbing dog during West Bank raid https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-settler-teen-suspected-of-clubbing-dog-during-west-bank-raid/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:16:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835571 16-year-old had been on the run since the attack last month; police say they won't tolerate 'any displays of violence' against people or animals

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]]> Coalition MKs disrupt Knesset event on violence against Palestinians, threaten attendees https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-mks-disrupt-knesset-event-on-violence-against-palestinians-threaten-attendees/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:48:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835214 Lawmakers steal food, assail slain hostage's daughter-in-law, amid discussion of unchecked settler attacks; MK tells 'terrorist' colleagues they'll be expelled from country

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]]> Settlers attack Palestinians, vandalize property near Nablus; 8 reported injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-attack-palestinians-vandalize-property-near-nablus-7-reported-injured/ Sat, 30 May 2026 14:11:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833242&preview=true&preview_id=3833242 Palestinians say latest attacks by extremists saw a number of people shot, others beaten; no immediate comment from authorities

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]]> For 2nd time in days, settler filmed striking dog during raid on Palestinian village https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-2nd-time-in-days-settler-filmed-striking-dog-during-raid-of-palestinian-village/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:28:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831975 Suspect also seen shoving woman, young child to ground; police say they've launched probe, but one was also opened after similar attack 2 weeks ago that hasn't led to any arrests

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