Palestinian data highlights surge in raids, arrests and settler violence

The number of attacks carried out by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank has reached nearly 19,000 since the beginning of the year, according to Palestinian data highlighting a sharp escalation on the ground.

Figures released by the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) indicate that approximately 18,595 incidents have been recorded, including raids, arrests and direct assaults targeting Palestinians and their property.

According to the data, the attacks have resulted in the deaths of 34 Palestinians and injuries to 616 others.

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The report also documented 3,384 raids across various parts of the West Bank, alongside 1,115 arrests and 449 cases of property confiscation, including homes and other assets.

In addition, settlers carried out 1,112 attacks, involving assaults on villages and agricultural land, as well as the destruction of property. These incidents were reported to have taken place under the protection of Israeli forces.

The figures reflect what Palestinian sources describe as a sustained and systematic escalation targeting Palestinian communities in the West Bank, with incidents occurring on a near-daily basis.

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