occupied Palestinian territory: West Bank - Settler Violence Incidents in 2011

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  • The weekly average of settler attacks resulting in Palestinian casualties and property damage increased by 32% in 2011 compared to 2010, and by over 144% compared to 2009.
  • In 2011, three Palestinians were killed and 183 injured by Israeli settlers. In addition, one Palestinian was killed, and 125 others injured, by Israeli soldiers during clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.In 2011, eight Israeli settlers were killed and another 37 were injured by Palestinians.In 2011, about 10,000 Palestinian-owned trees, primarily olive trees, were damaged or destroyed by Israeli settlers, significantly undermining the livelihoods of hundreds of familiesIn 2011, 139 Palestinians were displaced due to settler attacks, with some affected families moving to Areas A and B.Over 90% of monitored complaints regarding settler violence filed by Palestinians with the Israeli police in recent years have been closed without indictment. (Yesh Din)OCHA has identified over 80 communities with a combined population of nearly 250,000 Palestinians vulnerable to settler

violence, including 76,000 who are at high-risk