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Settler attacks, water shortages cripple Beit Ummar farmers
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Farmers in Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, confront a deepening agricultural crisis as multiple pressures squeeze their operations simultaneously, the Palestine News Network reported. Settler attacks have damaged crops and intimidated cultivators, while restrictions on access to farmland have reduced arable area available for planting. Water shortages compound the strain, forcing farmers to choose between irrigating fields and meeting household needs.
Rising production costs have eroded already thin profit margins. Many producers struggle to sell their harvest at viable prices, with limited marketing channels further constraining their ability to generate income. The combination of security threats, resource constraints, and economic headwinds has left farmers in the town searching for ways to sustain their operations.
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