Ethnic cleansing of Jorat Al-Khalil

Jorat al-Khalil is a Palestinian locality located in the Hebron Governorate in the southern West Bank. It is situated east of the town of Sa’ir, in the mountainous hills near the city of Hebron (al-Khalil).

This area is primarily inhabited by Bedouin and agricultural communities. It is part of Area C of the West Bank, under Israeli military and civil control, making it a strategically sensitive zone often targeted by settlement activities.

Jorat al-Khalil has repeatedly experienced violence from Israeli settlers, including the destruction of crops, theft of livestock, and attacks on residents.

In August 2024, settlers destroyed an agricultural project belonging to a local resident, Mai Shalalda, uprooting and burying her olive, almond, and grape plantations (lrcj.org).

On August 31, 2024, around 300 heads of livestock were stolen from the village, and mobile homes and water tanks were damaged.A horde of dozen Jewish settlers wearing military clothing attacked on the morning Palestinian citizens and their property and stole 300 head of sheep.

About five months sooner, settlers had stolen 35 head of sheep from the same village.

These acts of violence later force residents off their land, facilitating the expansion of Israeli settlements.

Forced expulsions have also occurred; in 2024, residents attempted to return home after being evicted by illegal Israeli settlers.

On Augustus 18, 2025, The residents of Jorat Al-Khalil tried to return to their homes. One year ago they were forcibly expelled by illegal Israeli settlers, who destroyed their farms and crops. After a long legal case, even the colonial Israeli court "agreed" that this was indeed Palestinian land. When the Palestinians tried to go home, they found themselves blocked by settlers, who surrounded them on all sides. After a lengthy stand off, Israeli military arrived. The military shook the hands of the settlers and controlled Palestinians and activists. After more time, the military and police decided that they would not allow the Palestinians to return, claiming that it was not safe.