BBC reporters witnessed a violent attack by settlers on a Palestinian farm in the West Bank, where Rifa Said Hamail's husband was trapped and injured while their property was set on fire. Local Palestinians described frequent assaults, destruction of olive trees, and a lack of protection from authorities, expressing frustration and fear over escalating violence. According to monitoring groups, settler outposts and aggression have surged since late 2023, with hundreds of square kilometres of land seized and dozens of attacks documented in recent weeks, resulting in casualties and displacement. Despite complaints and emergency efforts, many Palestinians feel unsupported by Israeli security forces, who are accused of protecting settlers and obstructing aid.