Settlers damage Palestinian property, cut utilities in West Bank

Two Israeli settlers allegedly damaged a Palestinian family's property, disconnected their electricity, and emptied their water tank after trespassing on their residential compound in the West Bank. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Taiba, a town near Ramallah.

This event follows an order barring Israeli "protective presence activists," who work to protect Palestinian residents in the West Bank, from operating around Taiba. Activists called the police on behalf of the mother of the affected family.

Data released by the Israeli security establishment revealed a significant 63% increase in nationalist crime in the West Bank during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year. Approximately 660 incidents were recorded in the first half of 2026, up from 405 in the second half of 2025 and 440 in the first half of 2025.

The report also indicated a substantial rise in deliberate attacks against security forces, with 45 incidents reported in the first half of 2026, a 50% increase from the 30 incidents recorded in the second half of 2025. This marks a growing trend of violence directed at security personnel in the region.