West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers attack olive pickers in West Bank campaign to displace Palestinians
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Settler attacks on olive harvesters in the West Bank are part of an Israeli policy aimed at displacing Palestinians and damaging their economy, according to Khalil al-Tafakji, a settlements specialist, Shehab Wire reported. Al-Tafakji characterized the assaults as a coordinated effort to pressure Palestinian communities during the crucial harvest season.
The olive harvest represents a vital source of income for Palestinian farmers across the West Bank. Attacks on harvesters during the season disrupt livelihoods and constrain agricultural production in occupied territory.
