Current sectionWest Bank NewsThe High Court of Justice harshly criticized Israeli security forces for not adequately protecting a Palestinian family that is being harassed by Israeli settlers. 'Why aren't we seeing people behind bars?' one judge askedShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeMatan Golan02:48 PM • August 30 2026 IDTIsrael's top court justices struggled to conceal their displeasure during Thursday's hearing on a petition filed by the Tubasi family, whose home in the West Bank village of Jalud was taken over by settlers last month. Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:West BankPalestiniansIDFIsrael settlersIsrael High CourtIsrael Supreme CourtCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesWest BankChief RabbiGaza Militias El-Sayed NetanyahuOfer WinterRoger WatersPollHaQuizHaaretz PodcastAfter Settlers Expelled Palestinians, Top Court Asks: Who Does the IDF Protect?Iran's Khamenei Urges Gulf Rulers in Written Message to Confront 'Real Enemy'Backed by Gov't and Army, Israeli Settlers Gain a Foothold in West Bank's Area BChief Rabbi Wishes God 'Destroys' Israel's Attorney General Over Memorial DelayDon't Deprive Israelis Living Abroad of Their Basic Rights, Let Them VoteRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIHasan Piker Talks Hamas, anti-Zionism and Why Americans Are Fed Up With Israel'Israel Is Sending Militias to Commit War Crimes – and I Have to Protect Them'Israeli Court Acquits Man of Assaulting Nun in Jerusalem's Old CityPoll: Likud Sinks to 19 Seats as New Right-wing Party Falls Below ThresholdJewish Space Lasers? Israel Wants 'Rods From God'Ben-Gvir's Ambush Shook Netanyahu – and Unleashed a War for Right-wing Votes