Over 100 Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and soldiers when the military tried to return the Toubassi family to their home in Jalud, north of Ramallah. The family had fled in July after repeated settler violence. Settlers set fire to homes and wounded three Israeli border police officers.

Three people were arrested. The Supreme Court ordered the military to ensure the safe return, but Palestinian witnesses documented soldiers standing by as settlers entered the property. Under international law, Israel as occupying power must protect Palestinians in the West Bank.

The military evacuated the family after settlers set fire to a vehicle and threatened to burn the house. Settler violence has surged since the Gaza war began in October 2023, with at least 23 Palestinians killed in settler clashes in 2026 according to U.N. data. International pressure has grown, with Britain, Canada and France banning trade with West Bank settlements.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence but defended settlers as.