Four West Bank outposts removed

Israeli military and Border Police units removed four illegal settler outposts from the West Bank over a two-day span. A joint statement released on Tuesday confirmed the enforcement actions occurred near the Palestinian villages of Burqa, Wadi Rahim, and Jalud.

The operations followed repeated incidents of violence and illegal activity at the sites. Military officials stated that some structures were built in closed military zones. Personnel removed vehicles, tents, and temporary buildings. The military noted the locations lacked basic infrastructure and adequate living conditions.

During an overnight operation near Burqa on Monday, settlers blocked roads with burning tires, rocks, and spike strips. The military said individuals threw rocks at security forces and started fires near the village. Two security vehicles sustained damage during the incident. Personnel cleared the obstructions and restored order. Three Israeli nationals were taken to Binyamin Police Station for questioning.

Forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria Police District entered the area under military protection. They gathered evidence and recorded witness statements. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that a 14-year-old boy was killed during a military operation on the outskirts of Burqa on Tuesday. Two other teenagers were wounded in the same incident. The Israeli military stated troops identified people it described as terrorists intending to throw stones at a highway. Soldiers opened fire in response to the threat.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs verified 331 Palestinian fatalities caused by Israeli settlers or armed forces from the start of 2025 through September 2026. The agency recorded 26 Israeli fatalities caused by Palestinians over the same period. Field staff validate these figures using at least two independent sources.