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oPt: More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined - Oxfam
By Oxfam at ReliefWeb
· June 10, 2026
· 5 min read
. The number of children killed over the last three years was also higher. An analysis of United Nations data found that 1,036 Palestinians - including 225 children - had been killed by Israeli forces or settlers between 2006 and the end of 2022. However, in the last three years, from 2023 to the en
Key takeaway An analysis of United Nations data found that 1,036 Palestinians - including 225 children - had been killed by Israeli forces or settlers between 2006 and the end of 2022.
Why this matters
The alarming rise in Palestinian casualties in the West Bank over the last three years has significant implications for humanitarian relief efforts. With a record number of forcibly displaced individuals, nearly 46,000, the need for emergency assistance and long-term support has increased substantially. The fact that over 20% of those killed in the last 20 years have been children underscores the devastating impact on vulnerable populations. As organizations like Oxfam work to provide aid to affected families, the international community must acknowledge the gravity of the situation and take concrete steps to address the root causes of the violence. The surge in settler violence and Israeli military operations has created a dire humanitarian crisis, with many families forced to live in unstable conditions with limited access to essential services. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is crucial for faith-based organizations and charities to ramp up their relief efforts and advocate for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? . The number of children killed over the last three years was also higher. An analysis of United Nations data found that 1,036 Palestinians - including 225 children - had been killed by Israeli forces or settlers between 2006 and the end of 2022. However, in the last three years, from 2023 to the en
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