Israeli Settlers Commit Arson Against Palestinians In Susiya

On February 25, 2026, a violent incident occurred in the Palestinian village of Susiya, where Israeli settlers set fire to five homes and several vehicles, marking a significant escalation in settler violence in the West Bank. Eyewitness accounts describe a coordinated attack by masked individuals who not only torched property but also threw tear gas into homes, resulting in at least four residents suffering from smoke inhalation. Halima Abu Eid, a local resident, lamented, "They attack us almost every day, repeatedly, because we live near the main road…Last night they burned everywhere," highlighting the ongoing fear and instability faced by the community. The United Nations reported that from February 3 to 16 alone, there were 86 documented instances of settler violence, leading to the displacement of 146 Palestinians and injuries to 64 others. This surge in violence has been attributed to a broader increase in settler aggression since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023, with over 800 Palestinians displaced due to such attacks in 2026, according to UN data.