Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock
Summary
Palestinian farmers in the West Bank town of Beit Ummar near Hebron face daily challenges from nearby settler outposts that block their access to farmland and destroy crops. Settlers release livestock onto the fields to damage crops, and the Israeli military requires Palestinians to have permits to work their own land, making farming difficult and risky.Key Facts
- Palestinian farmer Theeba al-Sabaa spends her time protecting her farmland from settler encroachment in Beit Ummar.
- Settlers use their sheep to trample and eat crops, causing significant damage to Palestinian farmland.
- The Israeli army demands permits from Palestinians to access and work on their land.
- Some Palestinian farmers have been forced to leave their fields due to settler attacks.
- Settler attacks in the West Bank increased to over 11,000 incidents in the first half of 2026.
- Military checkpoints and roads restrict Palestinians from reaching their orchards and vineyards.
- Palestinian farmers have missed four farming seasons because they cannot properly tend to their land.
- Palestinian women often take on the role of guarding family land amid these challenges.
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