Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians: Over 10,000 Incidents Reported in 2025
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Palestinian sources have documented 10,439 attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities in 2025. The latest wave of violence includes armed settlers firing at Palestinian youths in Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah in the West Bank, and a separate assault in Deir Diwan, where settlers stole approximately 150 sheep and physically attacked residents.
Israeli occupation forces have also intensified military raids across the West Bank, with widespread arrests and clashes reported in multiple locations. Early this morning, troops detained a Palestinian youth near the Udla village bridge southeast of Nablus, while simultaneous raids targeted towns and villages throughout the region.
In the western Hebron area, Israeli forces used tear gas, live ammunition, and flares during an incursion into Idhna. Additional raids occurred in Dura and Sa’ir northeast of Hebron. Northern West Bank saw attacks on Al-Far’a refugee camp, as well as the villages of Aqaba and Beita near Tubas, where settlers joined the assault in the Qmas area of Beita.
Concurrent raids were reported in Nablus through the Awarta checkpoint, Balata, and Tel village, with homes and even a mosque being searched. East of Ramallah, Deir Jarir village was also targeted, while military forces detained another Palestinian youth during an operation in Jenin.
