Palestinian farmers resist olive harvest

In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian farmers are harvesting their produce in defiance of the Israelis who frequently attack them and steal their olives during the olive harvest season thanks to the national "Feza" (Run to Help) campaign. Since the Israeli army's attacks on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, the Israelis who have also usurped Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank have increased their attacks targeting Palestinians and their lands. The Israelis who have usurped Palestinian lands prevent Palestinians from harvesting their produce from their own gardens during the olive harvest season in October and November. The Israelis attack Palestinians harvesting lands close to the Palestinian lands they have usurped in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, beat and threaten them, damage the homes of the residents and steal their agricultural equipment. The Israelis who have usurped Palestinian lands also cut down or steal the olive trees, which are the main source of income for ...