Olive Harvest Faces Threats in Middle East
Olive farmers in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon are facing significant challenges that threaten the continuation of their operations due to military developments and assaults. In Palestine, more than 10,000 olive trees have been destroyed since the beginning of 2026, with ongoing thefts and displacement affecting over 20,000 trees since the start of the year. This impacts 100,000 families who rely on the olive season as their primary source of income, with projected production reaching 21,000 tons of oil. However, this has faced obstacles due to land closures. In Syria, occupying forces have uprooted approximately 300 olive trees and destroyed lands in the Rif Qunaytirah region, representing a substantial economic loss that would take years to recover. In Lebanon, around 20,000 olive trees have been damaged due to war and restrictions on access to border fields, with direct losses estimated at about $58 million. These damages have led to a livelihood crisis for farmers, as production has been disrupted and olive oil supplies have been pulled from markets.
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