West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers torch olive trees in Barqa village east of Ramallah
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Settlers set fire to mature olive trees in the al-Qubli area of Barqa village east of Ramallah on Thursday evening, Shehab Wire reported. The trees, which have stood for decades, were destroyed in the arson attack carried out by the settler militia.
The incident marks another instance of property damage targeting Palestinian agricultural land in the Ramallah governorate. Olive cultivation remains a vital economic resource for Palestinian farmers, with groves often passed down through generations. Authorities have not yet released statements regarding casualty assessments or investigations into the attack.
