Settler attack on property in Atara

On the morning of September 11, 2025, Israeli settlers launched an attack on the Palestinian village of Atara, located north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. According to reports from the Yemeni Press Agency, the settlers attempted to set fire to a vehicle and defaced the walls of a local resident's home with racist slogans.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of settler violence in the region. For instance, on August 20, 2025, settlers destroyed several olive trees and stole agricultural equipment in Atara. They also attempted to assault two brothers who own the land and released their livestock into the privately owned plot, causing significant damage. The targeted land lies adjacent to a colonial outpost that was re-established about a week prior. reliefweb.int

Context:

‘Atara’ is a Palestinian village located about 7 km north of Ramallah in the central West Bank. It is part of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate. The village sits along the main road connecting Ramallah to the northern West Bank and has a predominantly agricultural community, with olive groves and small farms being common.

Like many West Bank villages, Atara has been affected by Israeli occupation policies, including restrictions on land use, settlement expansion nearby, and occasional raids or arrests. The village has a small but active population, and its residents rely on nearby Ramallah for many services, employment, and education.