Arson of the agricultural lands of Taybeh

On June 9, 2026, at the end of the evening, gangs of Israeli settlers set fire to agricultural land on a hillside at the outskirts of the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, east of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank.

These groups approached the area from nearby outposts and ignited dry fields and olive‑growing terrain, causing visible flames and smoke before residents were able to reach the site.

No injuries were reported, but villagers said the attack created fear among families living on the eastern edge of Taybeh and damaged agricultural land relied upon by local farmers.

Broader context:

The attack comes amid a documented surge in colonizer violence across the Ramallah district, particularly in the eastern rural corridor stretching from Deir Jarir and Al‑Mughayyir to Kafr Malik, Ras al‑Teen, Wadi al‑Seeq, and the Bedouin communities east of Taybeh. Settlers have repeatedly attempted to seize hilltops, block access roads, intimidate shepherds, and burn farmland in an effort to expand outposts and pressure Palestinian communities to abandon their land.

Timeline of the incidents:

At 09:00, the occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the entrance to the town of Taybeh, and the checkpoint was repeatedly set up at 14:00 to search vehicles and verify citizens’ identities. At 11:20, the occupation forces stormed the town of Taybeh and conducted a patrol. At 20:35, a group of settlers on the eastern side of the town of Taybeh set fire to citizens’ agricultural lands, and also opened fire randomly at citizens, while they were trying to go to put out the fire. 4. At 21:10, a group of settlers entered the Jabas area, east of the town of Taybeh, beat the citizen: Rami Yaqoub Kuna, and stole his (cell phone).