Violence erupted in the West Bank on November 8 as Israeli settlers targeted Palestinian villagers, activists, and journalists during the annual olive harvest—a deeply symbolic event for Palestinian communities. Witnesses reported settlers armed with sticks, clubs, and rocks attacking a group near Beita, close to an unauthorized settler outpost.
Among the injured were a journalist and her security advisor, highlighting risks faced by media covering the region. Israeli human rights organizations have long criticized the lack of accountability for such attacks, with many incidents going uninvestigated by authorities. 🚨
Olive harvesting is not just an economic lifeline but a cultural tradition for Palestinians, making these attacks particularly devastating. Activists on the ground described the violence as part of a broader pattern of intimidation aimed at displacing Palestinian families from their land.
🔍 "When settlers destroy olive trees, they’re erasing our history," said local activist Rami Hassan. "The world needs to see what’s happening here."
Despite international calls for protection of Palestinian farmers, tensions remain high. Rights group B’Tselem reports over 9,000 olive trees damaged or uprooted by settlers in 2023 alone. 🌱💔
