With Jack Munayer, Director of International Relations at Yesh Din
Yesh Din – Volunteers for Human Rights is an Israeli organisation registered as a non-profit in Israel.
21 October 2026
Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank is entering a dangerous new phase. Attacks that were once largely concentrated in Area C are increasingly spreading into Areas A and B – Palestinian towns and villages previously considered relatively sheltered from direct settler violence.
In this episode of the Britain Palestine Project podcast, Diana Safieh speaks with Jack Munayer, Director of International Relations at Israeli human rights organisation Yesh Din, about its latest report, The Next Frontier: Violence by Israeli Civilians Against Palestinians in Areas A and B.
Drawing on Yesh Din’s extensive documentation and legal work, Jack explains how settler violence is not simply the work of isolated extremists, but part of what the organisation identifies as a coordinated strategy of intimidation, displacement and territorial expansion, facilitated by Israeli state institutions.
The figures are deeply troubling: Yesh Din reports that 93.6% of police investigation files concerning offences by Israeli civilians against Palestinians are closed without indictment, while only 3% of investigated cases result in full or partial convictions.
Jack examines the rapid expansion of settlement outposts into Area B, the growing involvement of Israeli security forces in settler attacks, and the devastating consequences for Palestinian communities – from the theft of livestock and destruction of homes to organised raids, arson and forced displacement.
The conversation also explores the escalating violence surrounding the 2026 olive harvest, the challenges facing Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations, and the role of the international community in confronting violations of international law.
During an extensive audience Q&A, Jack addresses whether a change in Israeli government could reverse these developments, the prospects for Palestinians reclaiming confiscated land, and what meaningful international action might look like.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the discussion concludes with a reflection on the importance of sustained international engagement, accountability and recognising opportunities for change.
Further reading:
The Next Frontier: Violence by Israeli Civilians Against Palestinians in Areas A and B – Yesh Din.
Maximum Territory, Minimum Population – Yesh Din.
Both reports are available through Yesh Din.