West Bank & Jerusalem
West Bank olive harvest turns deadly amid escalating violence
Image credit: Electronic Intifada
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The 2024 olive harvest season in the West Bank has become the deadliest on record, the Electronic Intifada reported, with Palestinian farmers facing death, theft, and destruction during the traditionally cherished annual practice. The violence has overshadowed what remains a cultural cornerstone for Palestinian communities dependent on the crop for sustenance and income.
Settlers and military forces have targeted harvesters and olive groves throughout the season, preventing Palestinians from accessing their land and orchards in some areas. Deaths and destruction during this year's harvest have surpassed all previous seasons on record.
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