Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank, School Vandalized in Huwara
Huwara, West Bank – Israeli settlers have intensified attacks across the occupied West Bank, culminating in the vandalism of a boys’ school in Huwara on Sunday, March 24, 2026. The incident, filmed by witnesses, shows settlers spray-painting racist graffiti on the school walls and raising an Israeli flag on the roof.
The attack is the latest in a surge of settler violence that has left at least nine Palestinians injured, according to reports. Homes and cars have been set ablaze in multiple Palestinian villages, marking what observers describe as one of the worst periods of settler-related violence in decades.
The escalation follows a violent rampage in Huwara in February 2023, where hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian homes and businesses, resulting in one death and approximately 100 injuries. That event was described as the worst attack stemming from Israeli settler violence in the northern West Bank in decades.
Recent reports indicate further incidents, including graffiti sprayed at a school near Nablus and the assault of a teenager in a nearby village. The ongoing violence raises concerns about the safety and security of Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank and the potential for further escalation.
The incidents underscore a broader pattern of unrest in the region and highlight the challenges facing efforts to achieve a lasting peace. The international community continues to call for de-escalation and accountability for those responsible for the violence.
Al Jazeera has the latest updates on this developing story.
