From Drop Site News · Katrine Dige Houmøller · · 1m 40s
Israeli Settlers Seize Palestinian Homes in Jericho
Israeli settlers violently took Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing families and creating a security crisis.
In brief
Israeli settlers violently took Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing families and creating a security crisis. Israeli settlers seized Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing families and triggering a security crisis. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Settlers Attack Jericho Homes
Israeli settlers violently seized Palestinian homes in Jericho on November 4, 2026.
“They beat all of us. Children, women, and men”
Family Forced to Sleep Outside
Mustafa Kaaba’s family slept in their car and on the street after being expelled from their home.
“They ripped up the children’s schoolbooks and books written in arabic”
Children’s Panic Attack
Kaaba’s daughter had a panic attack after the settlers raided their home the previous night.
“She is having a panic attack”
Settlers Occupy Homes
Settlers hung Israeli flags on occupied homes and patrolled with weapons.
“They’re good friends of the families now”
Displacement Statistics
Over 6,400 Palestinians, including 3,100 children, were displaced between January 2023 and August 2026.
“At least forty-eight palestinian communities were completely emptied of their residents”
Military Inaction
Israeli soldiers stood by as settlers forced families from their homes.
“the action was carried out without prior coordination or approval from the idf”
Settlers Claim Legal Ownership
Settlers claimed legal purchase of homes, but Jericho Governor disputed the claims.
“the land belongs to jordan’s state treasury and describing the alleged sales as forged”
Settlers Block Access
Settlers erected barriers to block Palestinian access to farmland and streets.
“they told us not to go through it but our water ponds and farm are all in front of the house”
Security Threat
Peace Now warned the takeover poses a security threat and constitutes a geopolitical disaster.
“establishing a settlement inside jericho poses a security threat and constitutes a geopolitical disaster that must not be allowed to happen”
Settlers’ Gradual Takeover
Settlers had been attacking the neighborhood for months, including demolishing homes in February and July.
“by october twenty-seventh the day of the israeli elections settlers had already begun fencing off parts of the neighborhood”
Military Support for Settlers
Israeli soldiers greeted settlers and entered occupied homes, showing support.
“since last night”
Jericho’s Geographic Context
The homes are in Area C, where Israel retains full control, bordering Area A with Palestinian Authority control.
“the properties are located on the outskirts of jericho and technically in area c”
Settlers’ Continued Occupation
Settlers have taken over homes and blocked access to Palestinian farmland and streets.
“from the moment they came they have attacked us”
The one thing
Israeli settlers seized Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing families and triggering a security crisis.
