Increase in Settler Attacks in 2025

The West Bank has seen a significant rise in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, attributed to a perceived lack of accountability from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government. In 2025, the Ministry of Defence reported over 68 incidents during the olive harvest season, with around 50 assaults recorded since mid-October. United Nations data for October indicated 264 attacks, marking the highest monthly total in a year. This surge reflects escalating “nationalist crimes” amid settler impunity.

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