Settler terror attacks in West Bank said to surge by 63% in first half of 2026

The number of attacks carried out by Israeli settlers in the West Bank has seen a dramatic increase, with a 63% surge recorded in the first half of 2026. Security establishment figures reveal that 660 'nationalistic' attacks were perpetrated by settlers during this six-month period, a significant rise from the 405 incidents reported in the latter half of the previous year.

These escalating settler attacks have led to a corresponding increase in Palestinian casualties. The data indicates a growing level of violence and instability in the region, with the heightened activity by settlers posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of Palestinians in the West Bank.

Furthermore, the trend of violence is not limited to attacks on Palestinian civilians. The figures also show a substantial 50% increase in attacks directed at Israeli forces operating in the West Bank. This dual rise in attacks against both Palestinians and Israeli security personnel underscores the volatile security situation in the territory.