Following the violent escalations after October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched attacks against Israel, there has been a significant increase in violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Reports indicate an average of four settler attacks daily, which include harassment, property vandalism, and organized raids, often described as 'price tag' retaliations for Palestinian actions.

The combination of settler violence and government policy aims to solidify Israeli sovereignty while undermining Palestinian presence, with recent policies approving new settlements and restricting Palestinian rights.

The ideological motivations behind this violence are rooted in religious Zionism, embraced by about 20% of Israel's Jewish population, who view the conflict as part of a divine redemption process.

Yehuda Shaul, a former Israeli soldier and critic of the occupation, emphasizes the need for a resolution that respects the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians, contrasting it with the current trajectory of violence.

Targeted international responses focusing specifically on the Israeli far right and settler communities are suggested as more effective in promoting change and supporting Palestinian rights.

The Israeli military's increasing reliance on settler militias has blurred the lines between state military forces and militant settlers, creating a climate of impunity for violent acts against Palestinians.

Under the current far-right Israeli government, extremist violence is tolerated, with a lack of state response to settler attacks, which prioritizes the protection of settlers over curbing their violence.

The International Court of Justice has deemed the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, a view that Israel rejects, asserting that the Geneva Conventions do not apply.

Since the start of the war, over 1,500 Palestinians have been displaced, with more than 1,000 fatalities recorded, some attributed to settler actions.

The perspectives of settlers, who see their expansion as a fulfillment of religious destiny, starkly contrast with those of Palestinians and human rights advocates who argue this constitutes systematic human rights violations.

In June 2025, military attempts to curb settler violence faced backlash from extreme settler groups, highlighting the deepening division between state authority and settler ideology.