Baku:West Bank Israeli forces and colonists carried out 20 attacks on olive pickers and their lands across six West Bank governorates, as documented by the Wall and Colonization Resistance Commission. These incidents occurred on Friday, between 600 am and 600 pm, during the olive harvest season.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the attacks involved a range of aggressive actions. These included the detention of Palestinians, international solidarity activists, and journalists, as well as physical assaults on those engaged in olive picking. Additionally, there were reports of trees being uprooted, land being bulldozed, and theft of crops and agricultural property. Farmers were also prevented from accessing their fields.
The incidents took place amid ongoing tensions in the region and coincided with the expansion activities in the area, further exacerbating the situation for local farmers and their communities.