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West Bank: settlers using drones to monitor Palestinians

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Briefings

Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank report feeling watched due to extensive Israeli drone use targeting Palestinian construction. In 2026, the Israeli government allocated 50 million shekels to fund security equipment including drones at outposts and settlements.

Key points

• Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank report feeling watched due to extensive Israeli drone use targeting Palestinian construction.
• In 2026, the Israeli government allocated 50 million shekels to fund security equipment including drones at outposts and settlements.

Context

Activists and researchers in the occupied West Bank claim drone use is aimed at monitoring Palestinian construction. The Israeli government allocated 50 million shekels to fund security equipment including drones at outposts and settlements.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. Specific locations of drone deployment, number of settlers using drones, and specific Palestinian construction sites monitored are not detailed. The source does not provide quantitative data on drone usage frequency or impact on Palestinian agricultural activities.

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