Accra:New York Israeli colonist attacks on Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank have already surpassed last year's total for the entire olive harvest season, According to United Nations.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, UN Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, announced the increase during a daily press briefing in New York, highlighting recent developments in the Middle East.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that attacks by Israeli colonists affecting the olive harvest season, which began on Friday, have exceeded last year's figures. More than 200 attacks targeting Palestinian farmers have been recorded this season, compared to 185 throughout the 2025 harvest.
These attacks have resulted in the death of one Palestinian and injuries to more than 120 others, while over 2,500 olive trees and saplings have been damaged. Approximately 80% of these incidents have occurred over the past two weeks.
UN humanitarian partners are assisting farmers by providing equipment and agricultural supplies to support the harvest. They are also monitoring Israeli restrictions on access to olive groves near settlements and land behind the 712-kilometer separation barrier, offering legal assistance to the affected farmers.