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Israeli settlers displace 107 West Bank Palestinian communities since 2023
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Israeli settlers have fully or partially displaced 107 Palestinian communities in the West Bank since January 2023, according to Human Rights Watch. The displacement has accelerated alongside unprecedented expansion of Israeli settlements in the territory. Settler attacks have forced residents to abandon homes and agricultural land, destabilizing communities across multiple areas.
Volunteers in affected villages have organized night watches to deter further settler violence, as documented in the West Bank village of Sinjil in July 2026. The escalation reflects a broader pattern of coordinated attacks targeting Palestinian civilians and property.
