Settlers Race to Steal Olives Before Palestinians
The article discusses the early start of the olive harvest theft season in the West Bank by Israeli settlers. It reports incidents of theft and encroachments on trees and land happening before the official harvest date set by Palestinians. Additionally, it documents acts of destruction and uprooting of trees carried out by the Israeli military through land leveling, resulting in losses of crops and sources of income for farmers, especially in areas near settlements and separation walls. The data indicates an escalation of these attacks in recent years, with the United Nations recording 178 assaults during the 2025 season, including theft, destruction, and restrictions on farmers' access to their lands. These incidents have caused the loss of over 6,000 trees and damage to more than 2,000 trees in certain seasons, with costs exceeding $10 million in 2023. Farmers face significant difficulties in reaching their lands, particularly those behind the walls, due to the limited number of open agricultural gates. This situation exacerbates early attacks on the olive season, transforming it into a period marked by ongoing conflict and targeting.
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