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Soldier Blocks Palestinian Harvest, Citing Jewish Superiority
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A soldier was filmed blocking a Palestinian olive harvest near Ramallah on Friday, stating Jews have a prior right to everything in the country. The incident occurred in Area C of the West Bank, where the soldier claimed he was following orders. Separately, settlers reportedly assaulted a Palestinian father and son near Yabrud, and police arrested two foreigners for allegedly supporting boycotts during the harvest season. Settler violence in the West Bank has increased since October 7, 2023.
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- A soldier told Palestinians and activists they could not harvest olives due to Jewish prior rights.
- The soldier cited orders and the status of Area C in the West Bank for his actions.
- Rabbis for Human Rights reported soldiers shut down the harvest on private Palestinian land.
- Settlers reportedly assaulted a Palestinian father and son near Yabrud on Friday.
- Police arrested two foreigners for allegedly supporting boycotts during the harvest.
- Settler violence in the West Bank has risen sharply since October 7, 2023.
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