Oxfam reports more West Bank Palestinian deaths in three years than prior 17 combined

An analysis released by Oxfam states that more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank over the past three years than in the previous 17 years combined. The report draws on fatality data compiled from 2006 through 2026. It compares the period from June 2023 to June 2026 against the preceding 17 years.

Data and methodology Oxfam compiled the figures from public records and field reports. The organization did not release the underlying dataset with the announcement. The analysis covers deaths attributed to both Israeli security forces and Israeli settlers. It does not include injuries or property damage.

Context on the West Bank The West Bank has been under Israeli military administration since 1967. Multiple rounds of negotiations over its final status have not produced an agreement. Oxfam said the recent three-year period showed a sustained increase in recorded fatalities compared with earlier years.

The organization called for renewed diplomatic efforts but did not specify any particular framework.