Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
Summary
Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank are facing violence and obstacles from Israeli settlers and soldiers. Attacks include physical assaults, theft, destruction of trees, and restrictions on access to farmland, while clashes and deaths have also occurred in the region.Key Facts
- Palestinian olive pickers started early harvesting despite attacks from Israeli settlers.
- Settlers beat harvesters, stole olives and tools, burned about 55 olive trees, and damaged crops.
- Israeli soldiers often blocked Palestinian farmers from reaching their lands and sometimes confiscated their ID cards and tools.
- In some areas, settlers fired weapons at harvesters, and soldiers used tear gas against them.
- Two Palestinians were shot dead in separate incidents involving settlers and Israeli forces recently.
- Settlers ransacked homes and vehicles in several Palestinian villages in the northern and central West Bank.
- International volunteers and journalists covering attacks were forced away or assaulted by Israeli soldiers.
- The Palestinian humanitarian and medical situation in Gaza is worsening amid ongoing Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
