Israeli settler arson and military sieges devastate West Bank towns

{"heading":"Arson Campaign and Forced Displacement","subheading":"Palestinian Communities Under Siege","content":["A coordinated campaign of arson and military sieges is accelerating across the occupied West Bank, with Palestinian human rights organizations documenting the violence. In 2025, over 300 Palestinian communities were forcibly displaced, including 121 communities in 2026.","Settler militias are responsible for nearly 89% of arson attacks, with Israeli soldiers responsible for the remaining 11%. In Qusra, settlers backed by soldiers have besieged Palestinian families, cutting off water and electricity and blocking medical access.","In Al-Mughayyir, settlers attacked livestock and shot at civilians, while Israeli special forces opened fire on young men in Nablus and the Al-Amari camp. These actions have led to the displacement of over 6,200 Palestinians, including over 3,000 children."]}