West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers attack farmers, block olive harvest in Ramallah village
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and prevented them from harvesting olives in the village of Turmusaya in Ramallah, according to Maan Wire. The incident forced farmers to leave their land during the critical harvest season.
The attack is part of ongoing confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli settlers in the West Bank over access to agricultural land and resources. Olive harvesting typically occurs in autumn and forms a vital part of the Palestinian rural economy.
