Israeli Soldiers Prevent Palestinians From Olive Harvest, Citing Jewish Rights
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Settlers and Israeli soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinians from harvesting olives in multiple West Bank villages on Friday. In one incident near Bir Zeit, a soldier stated that Jews have priority over Arabs in Israel. The IDF has not yet responded to reports of settlers vandalizing olive trees and attacking farmers, which violate military regulations requiring safe access for farmers to their land.
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- Settlers and soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinians from harvesting olives in West Bank villages on Friday.
- A soldier told activists that Jews have rights before Arabs in Israel.
- Settlers allegedly vandalized and set fire to olive trees in the Wadi al-Sha'er area.
- The IDF has not yet responded to reports of these incidents.
- Military regulations require the IDF to ensure farmers' safe access to their lands.
Settlers reportedly attacked and expelled Palestinians from their olive groves in several West Bank villages on Friday. In the village of Yabroud, armed settlers were documented surrounding a Palestinian's car and assaulting the driver, who was forced to flee. Olive trees were vandalized and set ablaze in the Wadi al-Sha'er area, where settler attacks have reportedly increased since the establishment of a nearby outpost in Area B. In some instances, Israeli soldiers also prevented Palestinian farmers from reaching or harvesting their orchards.
Near the village of Bir Zeit, a soldier was recorded telling human rights activists, "This is a Jewish state, so Jews have a right before Arabs to everything in this state, whether you like it or not." According to the activists, the army allowed settlers onto private Palestinian land while denying Palestinians access to their own property. Military regulations obligate the IDF to ensure farmers' safe access to their lands. The IDF has not yet responded to inquiries regarding these incidents.
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