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 Palestinians stand near a vehicle destroyed in an Israeli settler attack in the West Bank
Gaza GenocideHuman Rights

Settlers Burn Electricity Cables in Jalud: The Ongoing Pogrom Campaign Against the West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked Jalud village, burning electricity cables and blocking roads to delay security forces. This is the latest in a coordinated campaign of terror backed by the Israeli state, protected by its military, and enabled by 34 new settlements approved in April 2026.

Radical Edward
May 2, 2026
Palestinians stand inside a burned tent examining destroyed belongings after an Israeli settler attack in the village of Susya, Masafer Yatta, West Bank
Gaza GenocideHuman RightsWorld News

The West Bank Is Burning: Organized Settler Violence Escalates With State Backing

Since regional escalation began in February 2026, the West Bank has witnessed an acceleration of violence and displacement. OCHA has documented more than 150 settler attacks across 90 communities — an average of more than six attacks per day. Organized groups like Hilltop Youth and Ateret Cohanim carry out coordinated arson, livestock theft, and infrastructure attacks with state backing and police protection. Since January 2026, 1,697 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions — already surpassing the total for all of 2025. This piece examines the pattern of organized settler violence, state coordination, and the human cost of ongoing occupation.

Radical Edward
April 2, 2026
Palestinians wave Palestinian flags during a Land Day commemoration in the southeast of Gaza City, March 30, 2023
Gaza GenocideHuman RightsWorld News

On Land Day's 50th Anniversary, Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Silwan While Settlers Rampage Across West Bank

On the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Israeli forces demolished two Palestinian homes in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem. Meanwhile, settlers launched a wave of violence across the West Bank following the death of Yehuda Sherman, torching homes, burning cars, and attacking villagers. This piece examines the pattern of land confiscation, settler violence, and Palestinian displacement that has only intensified since 1976.

Radical Edward
March 31, 2026