The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported in its weekly update that Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians have reached their highest rate in at least 20 years.

The report reveals that settlers injured over 220 Palestinians, averaging 44 per month. The OCHA report further stated that “punitive demolitions by Israeli authorities have displaced about 80 people since the beginning of 2025”.

In May alone, Israeli forces demolished 50 residential units in Nur Shams refugee camp, while residents of 20 buildings slated for demolition in Tulkarm camp were given three hours to retrieve their belongings, the report said.

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