Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
Summary
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians during the olive harvest season in the West Bank, damaging trees, stealing crops, and injuring farmers. At the same time, Israeli forces arrested sixteen Palestinians in different parts of the occupied territory.Key Facts
- At least 19 attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians were recorded on one day.
- These attacks included burning and uprooting olive trees, theft of olives, theft of livestock, and assaults on farmers.
- More than 50 olive trees were uprooted in Qusra.
- Settlers set fire to Palestinian vehicles and assaulted farmers in various West Bank towns.
- Live ammunition was reportedly used during some attacks supported by Israeli forces.
- Palestinian farmers often harvest in large groups with international observers to reduce settler attacks.
- The olive harvest is an important time for Palestinians but has become dangerous due to these attacks.
- Israeli forces arrested 16 Palestinians during raids in the West Bank, including mosque officials in Hebron.
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