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Violent Settler Raid Thwarts Court-Ordered Return in Jalud Village
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Settlers Block Court-Ordered Return in Jalud Village
On the night of September 29, 2026, more than 100 Israeli settlers descended on Jalud, north of Ramallah, as Israeli security forces tried to escort the Tubasi family back to two homes they had abandoned in July. The settlers blocked roads, set tyres ablaze, threw stones at soldiers and border police, and set fire to the houses, rendering them uninhabitable. Three Israel Border Police officers sustained light injuries, and the mission was aborted.
Background & Context
The Tubasi family left their Jalud home in July after repeated settler harassment and arson. In August, the Israeli military declared a “closed zone” around the property, but Palestinians later documented soldiers standing by as settlers entered the yard. The Israeli Supreme Court ordered the military to ensure the family’s safe return, a directive the army said it had acted on. The incident occurs amid a surge in settler-related violence that intensified after the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recorded more than 1,300 settler attacks from January to late July 2026, averaging six per day.
Data & Statistics
- Settlers involved: >100 (military, AFP, Al Jazeera, Reuters).
- Homes destroyed: 2 Tubasi houses.
- Security-force injuries: 3 Border Police officers lightly injured (military statement).
- Arrests/detentions: reports vary—1 arrested, 2 detained (IDF); 3 arrested (police); 3 detained (Reuters).
- Broader settler violence: OCHA tallied 1,330 attacks Jan–late July 2026; Middle East Eye cited 1,600 attacks between September 14 and the present.
Official Statements & Responses
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the “violent riots,” describing the participants as a “handful of rioters” that do not represent the law-abiding settler community.
Criticism & Opposition
President Herzog’s condemnation was echoed by international observers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Arrest numbers differ across sources.
- The exact number of settlers is described as “more than 100,” but some statements label them “rioters,” creating ambiguity about their legal status.
- Details on property damage vary: some accounts note two homes destroyed, while others reference additional vehicles and surrounding structures burned.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were not physically injured, but we suffered some choking from the pepper spray,” — Mahmoud Toubasi, Tubasi family
- “Violence by settlers is the direct outcome of Israeli policies that support, enable and protect their actions,” — Srinivasan Muralidhar, commission chair
What’s Next
Israeli authorities have opened investigations into the raid and announced the detention of several participants. Officials pledged to prosecute those responsible, while human-rights groups continue to call for broader accountability and protection of Palestinian civilians under international law.