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West Bank Violence Surges: 1,500 Attacks This Year

11/10/2025

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UN Reports Violence

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports a sharp rise in violence in the West Bank, averaging eight incidents per day.
Since 2006, OCHA has documented over 9,600 attacks, with about 1,500 occurring this year.
In 2025, 42 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
The olive picking season began in early October, with attacks on olive pickers.

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UN Condemns Violence

The Palestine Health Ministry reported that Abdul Rahman Darawsheh, 26, died after being shot by Israeli forces at Tubas Governmental Hospital.
Illegal settlers attacked the Abu Falah village.
Illegal settlers set fire to a home.
Palestinian farmers and activists were assaulted by settlers during olive harvesting in Beita.
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said violence in the West Bank has reached the highest monthly toll in nearly two decades.

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UN Reports Violence

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports a sharp rise in violence in the West Bank, averaging eight incidents per day.
Since 2006, OCHA has documented over 9,600 attacks, with about 1,500 occurring this year.
In 2025, 42 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
The olive picking season began in early October, with attacks on olive pickers.

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