West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers kidnap three Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem
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Israeli settlers kidnapped three Palestinian farmers in Qaffin, north of Tulkarm, on Saturday, Middle East Eye reported. The settlers, operating under protection of Israeli forces, attacked the farmers, stole olive crops and harvesting equipment, and took the three men away from the area.
The incident occurred as Palestinians prepare for the olive harvest season in the West Bank. Settler violence against Palestinian farmers during harvest periods has been documented repeatedly in recent years.
