Israeli colonists steal equipment, olive harvest of Palestinian farmer near Salfit

Israeli colonists Tuesday evening stole equipment and the olive harvest of a Palestinian farmer in the village of Haris near Salfit.

According to the farmer, Aysar Shamlawi, the colonists not only stole the olives and equipment from his land but also attempted to assault him by throwing stones and trying to physically attack him.

During the annual olive harvest season, Palestinian lands frequently face repeated attacks by colonists and the Israeli military. Farmers encounter numerous obstacles and arbitrary practices that hinder their access to their fields, resulting in significant financial losses and exacerbating their daily struggles under occupation.

In a previous report published by WAFA, the Ministry of Agriculture estimated that farmers may not be able to access around 80,000 dunums of land planted with olive trees due to escalating restrictions and colonists’ violence. This situation could lead to a loss of approximately 15% of the olive production, which is estimated to reach around 20,000 tons t
his season.

The olive harvest season is crucial for thousands of Palestinian families, many of whom rely on it for their livelihood.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA