IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers
In early February 2026 the Israel Defense Forces issued orders preventing Palestinian Bedouin residents of the West Bank village of Mukhmas from rebuilding homes that were burned in repeated attacks by Israeli settlers. The homes, located on privately owned Palestinian land, were destroyed during arson incidents attributed to settlers in preceding weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
According to Israeli military statements, the orders were intended to maintain the safety of Bedouin residents while legal processes continue, although residents reported they were prohibited from restoring their structures. The attacks on the community have contributed to growing tensions between Palestinian villagers and settler groups in the occupied West Bank. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The blockade on reconstruction follows multiple reported settler attacks on Palestinian homes and property across the West Bank, with human rights organizations documenting a significant rise in violence and property destruction in the region over recent years. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
