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Israeli settlers seize Palestinian land ahead of olive harvest
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Settlers operating from outposts across the West Bank have escalated land grabs targeting Palestinian farmers, Al Jazeera English reported. The seizures follow an established pattern: settlers establish unauthorized outposts, use violence to intimidate Palestinians, and operate with minimal legal consequences. The timing coincides with the olive harvest season, when Palestinian farmers are most vulnerable and their crops most valuable.
Government support enables the practice, according to the report. Israeli authorities have provided infrastructure and security to settler outposts while rarely prosecuting settlers for violence or property theft. Palestinian farmers face losing both their land and harvest, with little recourse through Israeli courts or law enforcement.
