Colonist attacks force two Palestinian families to leave Khirbet Samra in northern Jordan Valley
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Colonist attacks force two Palestinian families to leave Khirbet Samra in northern Jordan Valley

16 March, 2026.Other.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Colonist attacks forced two Palestinian families to leave Khirbet Samra.
  • Khirbet Samra is located in the northern Jordan Valley.
  • WAFA Agency reported the incident on 16 March 2026.

Displacement in Khirbet Samra

JORDAN VALLEY, March 16, 2026 (WAFA) – Two Palestinian families have been displaced from Khirbet Samra in the northern Jordan Valley due to an escalation in colonist attacks.

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Two families displaced toward Tubas

Human rights activist Aref Daraghmeh reported that the two families left Khirbet Samra for areas near Tubas because of the increasing frequency of colonist attacks, which have intensified recently.

Remaining residents in Khirbet Samra

With the departure of these two families, only two families remain in the community.

Français العربية Info Images Monday , 16 March , 2026 Weather +12 ° C +14° +8° Ramallah Monday, 16 Tuesday | | +19° | +6° ---|---|---|--- Wednesday | | +21° | +12° Thursday | | +16° | +9° Friday | | +12° | +8° Saturday | | +17° | +7° Sunday | | +12° | +9° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Vice President, Egyptian FM discuss developments in occupied Palestinian territories Israeli colonists set up tents on Palestinian land east of Salfit Colonists release livestock into Palestinian farmland in Masafer Yatta, damaging crops Colonists beat up, injure Palestinian shepherd, attempt to steal sheep north of Salfit Israeli tax authorities and forces raid shops in Silwan, heightening tensions President Abbas discusses latest developments in Palestinian Territory and region with Pope Leo XIV - In Phone Call Israeli colonists vandalize agricultural shed near Salfit Israeli forces assault worshipers, detain several youths at Bab al-Sahira Palestinian citizen of Israel shot dead in Ramla Israeli forces issue notices to uproot olive trees northeast of Jerusalem Vice President, Egyptian FM discuss developments in occupied Palestinian territories Israeli colonists set up tents on Palestinian land east of Salfit Colonists release livestock into Palestinian farmland in Masafer Yatta, damaging crops Colonists beat up, injure Palestinian shepherd, attempt to steal sheep north of Salfit Israeli tax authorities and forces raid shops in Silwan, heightening tensions President Abbas discusses latest developments in Palestinian Territory and region with Pope Leo XIV - In Phone Call Israeli colonists vandalize agricultural shed near Salfit Israeli forces assault worshipers, detain several youths at Bab al-Sahira Palestinian citizen of Israel shot dead in Ramla Israeli forces issue notices to uproot olive trees northeast of Jerusalem Home Occupation [](https://english

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Wider displacement in the region

Colonist violence has forced approximately twenty Palestinian families from the communities of Aqaba, Yirza, and Sharq Atouf to flee this month.

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