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Settlers Set Fire to Tubasi Family Homes in Jalud After Court-Ordered Return
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Core Event: Night-time Assault on the Tubasi Property in Jalud
On Tuesday, more than 100 Israeli settlers converged on the Palestinian village of Jalud in the northern West Bank and attacked two homes owned by the Tubasi family. The family had returned under an Israeli court order after nearly two months of displacement. Settlers blocked roads, set tyres ablaze, hurled stones at Israeli soldiers and Border Police, and ignited the two houses, rendering them uninhabitable. Israeli forces intervened, but according to multiple local sources they protected the rioters, used gunfire to compel the Tubasi family to evacuate again, and detained two suspects for questioning. Three Border Police officers sustained light injuries; a security vehicle was also damaged.
Background & Context
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians has risen sharply since the outbreak of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) recorded more than 1,330 settler-related attacks on Palestinians from January through late July 2026, an average of six per day and the fastest rate in two decades. A later UN OCHA tally noted over 1,600 attacks between the start of the year and mid-September 2026. International law regards Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian land as illegal, and the surge in settler-led “pogroms” has drawn condemnation from humanitarian organizations.
Data & Statistics
- 1,330 settler-related attacks (Jan–late July 2026) – UN OCHA.
- 1,600+ attacks (Jan–Sept 14 2026) – UN OCHA.
- 14 UN special rapporteurs warned in June 2026 that the rise in “settler terror” poses an existential threat to Palestinian communities.
- 1,300+ Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank since 2023 – Middle East Eye.
Official Statements & Responses
- The Israeli military said more than 100 settlers rioted, blocking roads and setting tyres on fire, and that troops withdrew after the mission to return the family could not be completed.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described violent settlers as “terrorists,” warning that such acts damage Israel’s international image.
- UN special rapporteurs in June 2026 warned that state-supported settler violence threatens the existence of Palestinian communities.
Criticism & Opposition
Humanitarian actors and international officials have framed the attack as part of a broader pattern of state-enabled settler aggression. The International Committee of the Red Cross emphasized the legal obligation to protect private property and essential services under international humanitarian law. The U.S. ambassador’s labeling of violent settlers as “terrorists” underscores diplomatic concern over Israel’s image. The June warning from 14 UN special rapporteurs highlights the perceived existential danger posed by the escalation of settler-led attacks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Violence by settlers is the direct outcome of Israeli policies that support, enable and protect their actions,” — Srinivasan Muralidhar, chair of the commission
These statements collectively illustrate the tension between Israeli security narratives and international condemnation of settler-initiated violence in the occupied West Bank.