BBC Witness West Bank Attack by Masked Israeli Settlers
The BBC's Lucy Williamson was reporting on allegations Israeli settlers had destroyed a Palestinian man's olive groves when she witnessed masked settlers launch an unprovoked attack near Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. She described the incident, which quickly escalated, as "completely unprovoked." The local settlers' council strongly condemned the actions of “elements on both sides” and said “the incident is under investigation.”
Explanation of Events
The BBC reporter was on the scene to document allegations of Israeli settlers destroying a Palestinian man's olive groves when the situation took a violent turn. Unmasked settlers began attacking the reporting team and were captured on camera. The incident is currently under investigation by the local settlers' council, which released a statement condemning the actions of “elements on both sides” and stating that “provocation was being sought.”
