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Settler Violence Erupts in Khirbet Humsa Amid Gaza Conflict

3/18/2026

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Israeli settlers attacked Khirbet Humsa in the northern Jordan Valley.
Eyewitnesses reported masked settlers rounded up residents, bound and beat them, and sexually assaulted a Palestinian man.
The assault lasted about an hour, during which homes were vandalized and several residents required medical treatment.
The Israeli army has opened an investigation amid criticism of collaboration with violent settler groups.
Settler violence has surged since October 2023 amid Israel's Gaza conflict.

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Story summary

Israeli settlers attacked Khirbet Humsa in the northern Jordan Valley.
Eyewitnesses reported masked settlers rounded up residents, bound and beat them, and sexually assaulted a Palestinian man.
The assault lasted about an hour, during which homes were vandalized and several residents required medical treatment.
The Israeli army has opened an investigation amid criticism of collaboration with violent settler groups.
Settler violence has surged since October 2023 amid Israel's Gaza conflict.