Israeli settler attacks shift to heart of territory earmarked for Palestinian state
Summary
Violent attacks by Israeli settlers in parts of the West Bank controlled by the Palestinian Authority have nearly doubled since 2025. These attacks are shifting from Area C, controlled by Israel, into Areas A and B where Palestinians have civil and security control, pushing deeper into territory planned for a future Palestinian state.Key Facts
- Israeli settlers have increased violent attacks in Areas A and B of the West Bank, which are under Palestinian Authority control.
- Almost two-thirds of settler violence incidents in 2026 happened in Areas A and B.
- The West Bank is divided into Areas A, B, and C based on the 1995 Oslo peace agreements, with different levels of Palestinian and Israeli control.
- Area C, about 60% of the West Bank, is under Israeli control and contains all Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
- Since 2024, settlers have been creating new farming outposts in Areas A and B to gain a foothold in strategic Palestinian areas.
- Attacks in Area B rose from 25% last year to 55% in 2026, while attacks in Area C fell from 67% to 37%, showing a change in settler strategy.
- The Israeli government has not taken strong action to stop the establishment of outposts that violate Israeli law, aligning with settler goals.
- Some senior Israeli ministers openly support ending the Oslo agreements and expanding settlements into Palestinian areas.
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