News|Occupied West BankCasualties as Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in West BankIsraeli settlers set fire to homes and vehicles near Jenin amid reports of widespread violence across the occupied territory.
On Sat, Feb 24, 2026, Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to homes and vehicles in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least one individual. The incidents occurred in the village of al-Fandaqumiya and the town of Seilat al-Dahr, south of Jenin. Local…
On Sat, Feb 24, 2026, Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to homes and vehicles in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least one individual. The incidents occurred in the village of al-Fandaqumiya and the town of Seilat al-Dahr, south of Jenin. Local sources reported that the settlers also damaged property by breaking windows as residents attempted to extinguish the fires.
In Seilat al-Dahr, settlers targeted homes, attempted arson, and physically assaulted a resident. In Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, settlers injured two Palestinians, and three others were detained as settlers entered the area under Israeli military protection. Near Haris, west of Salfit, settlers reportedly threw stones at Palestinian vehicles. In Ramallah and Tuqu, similar stone-throwing incidents were reported without injuries.
These events occurred during Eid al-Fitr celebrations and are part of a broader pattern of violence in the region. More than 1,000 Palestinians have died due to conflicts in the West Bank since October 2023, according to United Nations figures. The incidents coincide with broader regional tensions, including reported violence in Gaza.
On Sat, Feb 24, 2026, Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to homes and vehicles in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least one individual.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about the Israeli authorities' role in these incidents, citing reports of systematic use of force and demolitions aimed at displacing Palestinian communities. The UN Human Rights Council has issued warnings about these practices, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of civilian lives.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that two individuals were injured by live fire from Israeli forces near the Jabara checkpoint, south of Tulkarem. The situation in the region remains volatile, with ongoing reports of violence and property damage.
For further information, refer to the latest reports from UNRWA and related human rights organizations.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
