WEST BANK. Al-Auja. June 2024. A young shepherd watches out for settlers as his herd drinks from the main stream of the town of Al-Auja. Illegal Israeli settlers, protected by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), routinely prevent local Palestinian communities from accessing the Wadu Al-Auja stream. Since October 7, 2023, settlers’ attacks have increased, primarily in the northern parts of the West Bank, as recently reported by ACLED, a data collection initiative.