Settler Attacks on West Bank Palestinians Surge by 25%, Military Data Shows

A new report reveals a sharp rise in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Data from the Israeli military itself shows a 25% increase in such attacks in 2025 compared to the previous year. The report links this rise directly to the war in Gaza, which began in October 2023. Since that conflict started, incidents of settler violence have grown significantly. These attacks include physical assaults, property destruction, and intimidation. The violence has heightened tensions across the West Bank. The use of official Israeli military statistics adds weight to the findings. It confirms a troubling trend noted by international observers and human rights groups. The ongoing violence complicates an already tense political and humanitarian situation in the occupied territory.