Israeli Forces, Settlers Attack Olive Harvesters, Displace Thousands in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Israeli forces and settlers conducted 19 attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank on Saturday, causing injuries and property damage. In Hebron, Israeli actions have displaced over 3,300 residents and caused millions of dollars in economic losses, including the demolition of homes and closure of shops. A separate incident near Nablus saw a young man injured by Israeli soldiers.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- 19 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers targeted Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank on Saturday.
- Over 3,300 Palestinian citizens in Hebron were displaced or affected by Israeli aggression.
- Israeli actions in Hebron resulted in an estimated $3.8 million in daily economic losses.
- 15 homes and facilities were demolished and 327 shops closed in Hebron.
- A 23-year-old Palestinian was injured by Israeli soldiers near Nablus.
- Settler attacks on olive harvesters have increased since early October.
Israeli forces and settlers carried out 19 attacks against Palestinian olive harvesters and their property across the West Bank on Saturday. The attacks, which included beatings, arrests, threats with weapons, theft of crops and equipment, and destruction of property and trees, occurred in seven governorates. Since the start of the olive harvest season in early October, settler attacks have escalated, resulting in casualties and property damage.
Separately, in Hebron, the municipality reported that ongoing Israeli aggression has led to the displacement and damage affecting over 3,300 citizens. The Israeli military reportedly demolished 15 homes and facilities and closed 327 shops. The municipality estimated direct daily economic losses from the aggression at over 12 million shekels (approximately $3.8 million), with additional losses exceeding 6 million shekels in infrastructure and 500,000 shekels in health and environment sectors. Approximately 80,000 students were prevented from attending school due to the military operation. The displacement and damage were concentrated in the Al-Jaldah and Ain Deir Baha neighborhoods.
In another incident on Saturday evening, a 23-year-old Palestinian man was injured by Israeli army beatings near the Sura military checkpoint west of Nablus and was transported to the hospital by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
