Summary of Events: December 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025 – Settlers Mark Holiday with Violent Raids on Shepherding Communities’ Homes

During the Hanukkah holiday, settlers from illegal outposts intensified their raids on the residential areas of shepherding communities in Ras al-’Ain and Ma`arajat. They did not hesitate to attack human rights activists who were there in order to assist residents by escorting their flocks and providing protective presence. Over the week, there were 12 incursions by settlers with herds of sheep and camels into the courtyards of village homes. During these raids, thefts of food and water purchased for Palestinian livestock were documented. Complaints filed with the police regarding herd invasions, assaults, and harassment of activists were not addressed.