BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers

Published: 8/18/2025
BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers
BBC reporter Lucy Williamson witnessed a violent attack by masked Israeli settlers near Nablus in the West Bank. The incident unfolded as Williamson was reporting on allegations of Israeli settlers destroying a Palestinian man's olive groves. The attack, described as "completely unprovoked," occurred amidst rising tensions in the region. The local settlers' council denounced the violence, noting that both sides were involved in provocations.