West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers attack Palestinian olive farmers near Nablus with army protection
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Settlers attacked Palestinian farmers harvesting olives Saturday morning in the Qamass area of Bita, south of Nablus, Shehab Wire reported. The assault occurred while farmers were picking fruit during the olive harvest season.
The attack marks the second such incident in as many days; settlers targeted farmers in the Jabal al-Arma area the previous day. No further details were provided about casualties or property damage from either incident.
