Israeli Settlers Vandalize 5,000 Palestinian Trees in West Bank Villages

Over 5,000 trees, mostly olive trees, have been vandalized in Palestinian villages in the West Bank in less than five months, according to data from the United Nations and local residents' reports. Palestinian farmers believe the vandals are Israeli Jews living in or visiting nearby settlements and outposts. The UN reports include other violent attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property, which in the first four months of 2023 numbered 352 incidents, including 95 cases of bodily harm.