Surging Israeli military, settler violence in the West Bank: By the numbers
Israeli military and settler attacks against Palestinians have surged across the occupied West Bank.
Here’s a look at the latest figures, according to the UN humanitarian office (OCHA):
- At least 227 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces or settlers between January 1 and December 1. More than half of the victims were killed in the Jenin and Nablus governorates, in the northern West Bank.
- More than 95,000 Palestinians have been affected by intensified Israeli military operations this week in the northern West Bank, notably in the Jenin and Tubas areas.
- At least 1,680 Israeli settler attacks in more than 270 communities across the West Bank have been recorded so far in 2025 – an average of five per day.
- At least 178 settler attacks were recorded during the Palestinian olive harvest in October and November alone.
Settlers attack homes in Kisan, east of Bethlehem
Israelis from illegal settlements opened fire on citizens’ homes in the village of Kisan, east of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank.
Wafa news agency, citing security sources, reported that settlers under the protection of the army stormed Kisan, attacked Palestinian homes, and fired live ammunition. So far, no injuries have been reported.
Kisan has witnessed frequent assaults by Israelis from illegal settlements, including attacks on homes and the theft of livestock.
Israel kills 2 Palestinians at security checkpoint in Hebron
The Israeli army has announced two people have been killed in Hebron, the occupied West Bank, during “operation activity”.
In a short statement on Telegram, the army said two people accelerated their car towards soldiers at a security checkpoint. “The soldiers fired at the terrorists and eliminated them,” it said.
Hamas says Hebron incident reflects ‘growing anger’ in West Bank
The group says an alleged car-ramming incident in Hebron that saw the Israeli army fatally shoot two people reflects mounting anger over Israel’s occupation and “daily crimes” against Palestinians.
“The continuation of the criminal Zionist occupation in its oppressive practices, its continuous attacks on citizens, its desecration of holy places, and its attempts to annex and displace” will bring “more confrontation”, Hamas said.
Fighting between Israeli troops, Palestinians west of Ramallah
Fighting has broken out between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the town of Ni’lin, west of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank.
The fighting came after Israeli soldiers stormed the town and fired stun grenades and tear gas. So far, no casualties have been reported, according to the Wafa news agency.
Israeli soldiers raid Hizma town near East Jerusalem
Israeli forces have stormed the town of Hizma, north of East Jerusalem, in the occupied West Bank.
Soldiers also set up a military checkpoint at the entrance to the town, checking the identity cards of Palestinian residents and searching their cars. So far, no arrests have been reported, according to the Wafa news agency.
