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middle-east6 days ago•1 min saved

West Bank olive harvest turns deadly as settlers kill, injure, and assault press

A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed and 16 others wounded by Israeli settlers during the olive harvest in the northern West Bank. The violence, which occurred under the protection of Israeli forces, also resulted in the assault of an AFP photographer and the destruction of thousands of olive trees. While Palestinian authorities and international media condemn the attacks as war crimes and acts of intimidation, the Israeli military has not intervened to stop settler violence, which has intensified ahead of upcoming elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine-conflict #middle-east #olive-harvest

world6 days ago•20 min saved

AFP Photographer Hospitalized After Settler Attack in West Bank

Israeli settlers assaulted two Agence France-Presse journalists in the West Bank on October 6, 2026, while they reported on violence against Palestinian olive farmers. Photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, was beaten with rifle butts and hospitalized, while his colleague John Wessels was threatened at gunpoint. The attack occurred near Israeli soldiers who did not intervene, prompting condemnation from international press groups and questions about the safety of journalists in the region.

via The Washington Post|

#israeli-settlers #olive-harvest #palestinian-farmers

geopolitics19 days ago•0 min saved

Israeli military orders accelerate West Bank olive tree destruction ahead of harvest

Israeli forces have intensified the destruction of Palestinian olive groves in the West Bank, with recent bulldozing in Deir Nidham and Beit Rima occurring just weeks before the October harvest. Military orders now target over 2,200 dunums of land, a 42% increase from last year, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers.

via Al Jazeera|

#geopolitics #israeli-military-orders #olive-harvest

middle-east11 months ago•5 min saved

Rising Violence in West Bank: Settler Attacks and Escalating Tensions

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.

via BBC|

#israeli-settlements #middle-east #olive-harvest

travel-and-culture11 months ago•10 min saved

Can Tourism Revive Italy's Autumnal Culinary Tradition?

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.

via BBC|

#experiential-travel #italy #olive-harvest

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Violence Escalates During West Bank Olive Harvest Amid Settler Attacks on Palestinians

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.

via Haaretz|

#israeli-settlers #olive-harvest #palestinians

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians During Olive Harvest

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.

via AP News|

#israeli-settlers #olive-harvest #palestinian-farmers

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•7 min saved

Escalating Violence and Displacement: The Unseen Front of Israel's War on Gaza in the West Bank

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.

via ABC News|

#conflictinternational-relations #humanitarian-crisis #israeli-palestinian-conflict

conflictregional-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Israeli Settler Shoots Palestinian Olive Harvester

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.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflictregional-news #israeli-palestinian-conflict #israeli-settlements

conflictregional-news3 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Encounter: Settler Shoots Palestinian Olive Harvester in West Bank

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.

via The Times of Israel|

#bilal-muhammed-saleh #conflictregional-news #olive-harvest