Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank, torch homes

What the report says

Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Jalud in the northern occupied West Bank, torching homes and vehicles, according to Al Jazeera’s report published on September 29, 2026. The main incident involved two homes belonging to the Tubasi family, which local sources said were set on fire after the family had recently tried to return under an Israeli court decision following nearly two months of displacement.

Al Jazeera, citing Anadolu and local sources, said villagers tried to confront the settlers before Israeli forces arrived. The report said the fires caused extensive damage and deepened panic in the village. It also said Israeli forces later moved to the area, while the Tubasi family was again forced to leave at gunpoint, according to those sources. In a separate account, the Israeli military said more than 100 settlers rioted in Jalud, blocked roads, burned tyres and threw stones, preventing the planned return of the family. The army said it and Border Police worked to disperse the rioters and protect residents.

The report places the attack within broader unrest in the occupied West Bank, where settler violence has been rising. Al Jazeera also reported related assaults in nearby Qaryut and Al-Mughayyir the same period, including an attack on an elderly woman and damage to homes and property. The incidents add to concerns from humanitarian and diplomatic figures about the safety of Palestinian communities and the protection of property in the territory.