Masafer Yatta

Masafer Yatta is a collection of Palestinian villages located in the occupied West Bank, south of Hebron. These communities are facing increased violence from Israeli settlers, including arson attacks on homes and vehicles. This violence, often occurring with limited intervention from Israeli security forces, has led to injuries and property damage. The attacks have intensified despite international attention, including the Oscar win for the film "No Other Land," whose co-director, Hamdan Ballal, resides in Susya, Masafer Yatta, and has been repeatedly targeted. The UN reports unprecedented levels of attacks against Palestinians and their property in the area. Residents of villages like Al-Mufaqara have formed night watch groups to protect their homes from settler violence. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and conflict in the West Bank and the vulnerability of Palestinian communities to settler activity.