‘They uprooted it all’: Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves
Summary
Israeli army bulldozers destroyed olive trees in the Palestinian village of Deir Nidham near Ramallah just before the olive harvest season. Palestinian farmers said the destruction damaged their land and income, while Israel has not yet officially commented on the incident.Key Facts
- The destruction took place in Deir Nidham, a village near Ramallah in the West Bank.
- Olive trees owned by Palestinian farmers, including Abd Alfattah Tamimi and his neighbors, were uprooted.
- The demolition started on Monday and continued into Tuesday.
- Farmers said the timing was meant to cause the most harm before the olive harvest, which begins in October.
- Palestinian farmers produce significant olive oil from this land, with one family making about 120 drums annually.
- Israel has sometimes said they remove trees to prevent security threats, but Palestinians say it harms their income and land rights.
- The Palestinian Authority reported that in August, Israeli actions affected over 21,000 trees, mostly olive trees.
- Olive oil production in the area is estimated at 21,000 tonnes per year, higher than local demand of about 15,000 tonnes.
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