West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers destroy Palestinian olive trees before harvest
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Israeli military bulldozers uprooted Palestinian olive trees in Deir Nizam, West Bank on Wednesday, days before the annual harvest season, according to Al-Monitor. Villagers mourned the destroyed trees, which are typically a major source of livelihood and celebration for Palestinian communities.
The demolition occurred just ahead of the olive harvest, a significant economic and cultural event for Palestinians in the region.
