All articles tagged with #olive harvest
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Israeli settlers in the West Bank have escalated arson and violence against Palestinians, targeting farms, warehouses, and villages amid a surge in attacks during the olive harvest season, with international concerns over increased violence and settlement expansion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The article explores how Italy's ancient olive harvesting tradition is being revitalized through oleoturismo, offering tourists immersive experiences in olive picking and oil tasting, which could help preserve the cultural heritage and boost local economies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Haaretz
Since the start of the olive harvest in the West Bank, numerous attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians have occurred, despite orders for soldiers to protect Palestinian farmers, with settlers acting freely and violence escalating.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and activists in the West Bank, beating them with clubs during the olive harvest season, with videos capturing the violence. The UN reports a surge in settler violence, with over 150 attacks in the first week of harvest, amid ongoing tensions and clashes in the region.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Violence in the West Bank has escalated since October 7, with eight Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers and 147 killed by Israeli forces, according to the United Nations. The rise in settler violence has been attributed to financial incentives and the far-right influence in the Israeli government. The Israeli Prime Minister has condemned the actions of settlers, but critics argue that settlements continue to expand, causing displacement and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. The situation has led to increased tensions and fear among Palestinian families, who face the threat of violence and forced transfer from their land.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Bilal Mohammad Saleh, a 40-year-old Palestinian man, was shot and killed by an Israeli settler while harvesting olives on his land in the village of al-Sawiya in the occupied West Bank. The village, surrounded by illegal Israeli settlements, faces ongoing attacks and harassment from settlers who cut down trees, burn farms, and steal olives. The Israeli army, accused of enabling the attacks, did not respond to requests for comment. Bilal, known for selling herbs in downtown Ramallah, leaves behind a devastated wife and children. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
A Palestinian man, Bilal Muhammed Saleh, was shot dead by a settler while harvesting olives near the West Bank village of As-Sawiya. Saleh, 40, was allegedly part of a group attacked by settlers outside the village near Nablus. The incident is part of a series of settler violence and harassment against Palestinians in the West Bank, with over 100 incidents reported since October 7. The Israeli Defense Forces and police have not commented on the incident. US President Joe Biden has criticized Israel for not clamping down on settler violence, urging Israeli authorities to prevent further incidents.