Seven Palestinians Injured in Alleged Settler Attack in West Bank Village

Seven Palestinians were reportedly injured on Sunday in the West Bank village of Jaba, north of Jerusalem, following an alleged attack by Israeli settlers. Palestinian media outlets released videos showing burned structures in the area, with claims that settlers had set the buildings on fire.

A resident of Jaba described the incident, stating that dozens of masked settlers arrived in the village with gasoline. He added that the settlers had been seen wandering around the houses the previous night, causing residents to fear for their safety. The resident noted that police arrived after the attackers had fled and were unable to identify them due to their masks.

Subsequent footage from the scene depicted individuals, identified as Palestinians and settlers, throwing stones at each other. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not immediately issue a response regarding the incident.

This attack occurred amid a surge in violence during the Palestinian olive-picking season, which began in early October. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported a record 264 settler attacks causing casualties or property damage in October, the highest monthly total since 2006. OCHA also noted that 42 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank in 2025, accounting for one in five Palestinian fatalities caused by Israeli forces this year.

The West Bank, home to 2.7 million Palestinians, has seen increased tensions due to ongoing Israeli settlement expansion, which has significantly fragmented the territory. Over 500,000 Israeli settlers currently reside in the West Bank, despite settlements being considered illegal under international law—a position Israel disputes.