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West Bank: Israeli raids and settler attacks impact olive harvest
Israeli forces and settlers have intensified attacks against Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest season. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture, these actions resulted in agricultural losses exceeding $1.9 million in a single week between October 8 and October 15. The damage included the destruction of at least 3,522 fruit trees, of which 2,667 were olive trees, through methods such as cutting, uprooting, and burning.
In addition to property damage, settlers reportedly stole approximately 8.6 tons of olives. The Hebron governorate was identified as the most heavily affected area, with losses estimated at $455,000. The Ministry noted that farmers were frequently prevented from accessing their lands, compromising their seasonal income.
Simultaneously, Israeli forces conducted raids across several governorates, including Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, and Jerusalem. These operations led to the arrest of 36 Palestinians. Specific arrests were reported in Jenin, where 10 individuals were detained, and in Masafer Yatta, where 14 people were arrested. The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission documented 17 separate incidents of violence against farmers and their land on a single Thursday.
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Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission · Hebron · Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture · WAFA · West Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hebron governorate suffered estimated losses of $455,000. www.france-palestine.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission documented 17 pogroms against farmers on a single Thursday. stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 3,522 fruit trees were damaged by Israeli forces and settlers. www.france-palestine.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] 10 Palestinians were arrested during raids in the Jenin governorate. stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Agricultural losses in the West Bank exceeded $1.9 million in one week. www.france-palestine.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] 14 people were arrested in Khirbet Jawaya village of Masafer Yatta. stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Settlers stole approximately 8,612 kilograms of olives. www.france-palestine.org
- [DISPUTED] Israeli forces arrested 36 Palestinians during raids across the West Bank. stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com