Settlers pursue Palestinian school bus in the occupied West Bank area
January 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Incident Report: Settler Vehicle Pursues School Bus in Occupied West Bank
A video has surfaced showing a school bus carrying Palestinian children being chased by an Israeli settler in an off-road vehicle in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred on [date] and was captured on camera.
According to eyewitness accounts, the settler’s vehicle pursued the school bus for several minutes before eventually stopping. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with Palestinian children reportedly crying out of fear.
The incident is part of a recurring pattern of attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians and property in the occupied West Bank. Settlers have been known to use off-road vehicles to intimidate and harass Palestinians, often resulting in physical altercations and damage to property.
The school bus was reportedly carrying students on their way to school when the incident occurred. The children involved were not injured during the pursuit, but witnesses described them as visibly shaken.
Local authorities have not commented on the incident, although it is part of a broader trend of settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military has implemented various measures to restrict settler movement and prevent attacks, but incidents continue to occur.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Both sides have reported numerous incidents of violence and harassment, with settlers often targeting Palestinian civilians and property.
Source: Al Jazeera