Settlers Divided Over Palestinian Olive Harvest Disruptions
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Settlers are increasingly disrupting the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank, with some settlers now opposing this violence. Flyers in Neve Daniel, Gush Etzion, called for preventing Palestinian harvests on private land, sparking internal controversy. Gush Etzion, once seen as liberal, has radicalized since October 7.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Settlers are disrupting Palestinian olive harvests in the West Bank, stealing crops.
- Internal opposition has emerged among settlers against the escalating violence.
- Flyers in Neve Daniel called for preventing Palestinian harvests on private land.
- Gush Etzion, historically liberal, has seen increased radicalization since October 7.
As the olive harvest season intensifies, Israeli settlers are increasingly disrupting Palestinian farmers across the West Bank, damaging groves and stealing crops. However, this surge in violence has sparked internal opposition among some settlers. Last week, flyers circulated in the Neve Daniel settlement in the Gush Etzion bloc called for settlers to prevent Palestinians from harvesting olives on private land near the settlement entrance. The flyers stated, "We will stop the harvest around Neve Daniel," and advised participants to bring water and sunscreen.
For years, Gush Etzion was considered a liberal bastion among settlements, but since October 7, a noticeable radicalization has occurred. The call to block Palestinian harvests on private land within Gush Etzion has ignited controversy.
