23 Resistance Actions Across the West Bank in 24 Hours
Armed action, settler injury, and mass confrontations mark a sustained escalation of Palestinian resistance across multiple governorates under ongoing US-backed occupation.
Palestine | PUREWILAYAH.COM — Palestinian resistance activity continued across the occupied West Bank over the last 24 hours, with 23 resistance actions recorded on January 24, 2026, according to monitoring data.
The operations resulted in one settler injured and reflected the persistence of both popular and armed resistance against the Israeli occupation and its settler project, carried out under full US political and military protection.
The documented actions included one armed shooting operation, four direct confrontations repelling settler attacks, and 18 incidents of clashes and stone-throwing, spanning Jerusalem, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, Salfit, Jericho, Bethlehem, and Hebron.
Jerusalem: Repeated Flashpoints Across the City
In occupied Jerusalem, confrontations erupted in multiple areas as Palestinian youths and residents directly faced occupation forces. Clashes and stone-throwing were reported in Beidu, Kafr Aqab, and al-Ram, while Qalandiya refugee camp witnessed repeated confrontations, underscoring its continued role as a central flashpoint of resistance.
Ramallah: Armed Action Targets Telmon Settlement
In Ramallah governorate, resistance escalated with an armed shooting operation targeting a guard at the illegal Telmon settlement, west of the city. Meanwhile, clashes and stone-throwing were reported in al-Bireh, as residents confronted occupation forces deployed in the area.
Nablus: Communities Confront Settler Assaults
In Nablus governorate, resistance activity focused on confronting settler incursions. Residents in Jalud and the Beit Furik Plain directly repelled settler attacks, while clashes and stone-throwing also erupted in Qusra, reflecting coordinated local responses to ongoing settler violence.
Jenin and Salfit: Ongoing Confrontations
In Jenin, clashes and stone-throwing were reported in the town of Qabatiya, continuing the pattern of sustained resistance across the governorate.
In Salfit, confrontations broke out in the town of Haris, as residents faced occupation forces and rejected settler encroachment.
Jericho and Bethlehem: Resistance Spreads Southward
In Jericho, clashes and stone-throwing were reported within the city, while in Bethlehem governorate, confrontations erupted in Beit Fajjar and Tuqu’, adding to the expanding geographic spread of resistance activity.
Hebron: Settler Injured During Confrontations
In Hebron governorate, clashes were recorded in Dura and al-Arrub refugee camp, alongside direct confrontations with settlers in Beit Ummar.
In the Jabal Sabih area near Beit Ummar, confrontations resulted in a settler being injured by stone-throwing, marking one of the most notable incidents of the past 24 hours.
Sustained Resistance Under Occupation
The scale and distribution of resistance actions across the West Bank highlight the continuity of Palestinian resistance despite ongoing military repression and unconditional US support for the occupation. From armed operations to mass confrontations, Palestinian communities continue to assert their right to resist occupation and defend their land.
Harvest of the Week
This latest round of resistance unfolds within a broader weekly escalation across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. According to Palestine Information Center data covering the period January 16–22, 2026, 82 acts of resistance were recorded during the week.
The documented actions included 56 confrontations and stone-throwing incidents, 16 direct efforts repelling settler attacks, four cases of damage to settlers’ vehicles, two uses of Molotov cocktails and firecrackers, and four popular demonstrations across multiple locations.
The figures confirm that the daily confrontations are part of a sustained and cumulative resistance pattern, rather than isolated incidents. (PW)


