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Israeli Settlers Continue Systematic Attacks on Palestinian Olive Pickers

Strategic Insights

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Israeli settlers have continued their systematic attacks on Palestinian olive pickers in various towns, villages, and cities across the occupied West Bank, resulting in injuries, arrests, and land confiscation. The attacks have been particularly intense since the start of the olive season, with settlers and Israeli forces using various methods to intimidate and displace Palestinian farmers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three Palestinians were injured and one was arrested in the village of Deir Nizam, northwest of Ramallah, during an attack by Israeli settlers on Saturday.
  • Several Palestinian farmers were also injured by pepper spray during attacks by settlers in Kafr Malik, east of Ramallah.
  • A total of 158 attacks have been recorded against olive pickers since the start of the current season, with the Israeli army carrying out 17 attacks and settlers responsible for 141.
  • Two elderly Palestinians were injured during an attack by settlers in the Al-Qarinat area of Surif, northwest of Hebron.
  • Anti-settlement activist Osama Makhmara reported that settlers attacked activist Salam during a raid on the home of Mohammad Mousa Mughannam in the village of Susya.
  • Israeli settlers planted trees on residents' lands in the village of Bireen, southeast of Hebron, in preparation for seizing them.
  • Several settlers attempted to infiltrate the house of Hussein Radi Al-Nawaja in Susya, but locals confronted them and forced them to flee.
  • Groups of settlers attacked the Arab Al-Ara'ara Bedouin community east of Jaba, north of occupied Al-Quds, assaulting residents and pouring flammable substances on olive trees.

Statistics:

  • 158 attacks recorded against olive pickers since the start of the current season (Source: Wall and Settlement Resistance Authority).
  • 141 attacks attributed to settlers (Source: Wall and Settlement Resistance Authority).
  • 17 attacks carried out by the Israeli army (Source: Wall and Settlement Resistance Authority).
  • 3 Palestinians injured in Deir Nizam (Source: WAFA).
  • 2 elderly Palestinians injured in Surif (Source: Surif Mayor Hazem Ghanimat).
  • Dozens of settlers planted trees on residents' lands in Bireen (Source: Bireen Village Council Head Farid Barqan).

Sources:

  • Saba: Israeli Settlers Continue Systematic Attacks on Palestinian Olive Pickers
  • Wall and Settlement Resistance Authority
  • WAFA: Settlers Attack Farmers in Ramallah, Prevent Them from Accessing Lands (Source date not specified)
  • Surif Mayor Hazem Ghanimat
  • Anti-settlement activist Osama Makhmara
  • Bireen Village Council Head Farid Barqan
  • Al-Baydar Human Rights Organization

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