West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers steal Palestinian olives as harvest attacks escalate
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Israeli settlers have escalated attacks on Palestinian olive harvests in the occupied West Bank, with some families reporting theft and physical damage to their crops. Ahmed Salem, a Palestinian farmer in Lubban al-Gharbi, said settlers struck his olive trees with sticks and made off with the harvest, according to Al-Monitor. He expressed fear of further attacks as the season progresses.
The incidents reflect growing violence surrounding the annual olive harvest, a crucial source of income and cultural significance for Palestinian communities. Settlers have targeted farmers and their crops with increasing aggression in recent weeks.
