Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
Also reported by France24
Summary
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank during the annual olive harvest, injuring 12 Palestinians and a foreign journalist. The attacks included burning cars and olive trees and involved the use of weapons like sticks studded with nails.Key Facts
- The violence happened near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah in the West Bank.
- 12 Palestinians were injured, including four Palestinian-American citizens.
- A foreign journalist was also hurt during the attacks.
- Settlers used guns, rocks, and nail-studded sticks to attack the farmers.
- Several cars were set on fire during the incident.
- Olive farmers try to harvest quickly to avoid attacks that have increased in recent years.
- Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law; some outposts are also illegal under Israeli law but still get government support.
- The US State Department condemned the violence and called for investigations and justice.
