WEST BANK Chaos Ignored: Heartbreaking Surge in Violence as World Looks Away
— While the world watches GAZA, deadly violence is exploding in the West Bank. Israeli military raids in places like Jenin and Nur Shams have ramped up since early 2025. Dozens are dead, and thousands more have been forced out of their homes. In April alone, the Palestinian Red Crescent said 14 people died during a single raid. The crisis is getting worse fast. The United Nations says about 40,000 Palestinians have been pushed from their houses since fighting grew this year. With shelters packed full, Israeli curfews and roadblocks make it even harder for families to move or find safety. Attacks by settlers are also on the rise. Human Rights Watch says there have been over 700 attacks by settlers since October — often with little action from Israeli troops to stop them. Armed patrols and land grabs are making many fear that Israel wants to take even more land for good. In a twist that’s shocking some observers, parts of the Palestinian Authority are now working with Israeli forces during these raids. This shows just how divided things have become among Palestinians themselves. As global leaders keep their eyes on Gaza, people stuck in the West Bank wonder when — or if — anyone will step in to help them escape this nightmare.
