Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers during the West Bank’s olive harvest, setting trees on fire and throwing stones at people picking fruit in the village of Abu Falah. Witnesses reported that dozens of settlers descended on the groves during the annual harvest. At least two people are injured, including a journalist, and several olive trees and items in the area are damaged.
Reports describe coordinated actions by around 80 settlers, some masked and dressed in dark clothing. Some accounts say certain settlers carry gas canisters. Other outlets broaden the description to include additional attacks elsewhere across the occupied West Bank during the same period, reporting beatings and arson involving olive trees and vehicles. While the extent and geographic scope vary by outlet, the core incident is consistent: violence against Palestinian harvesters during a key seasonal event, resulting in injuries and property damage.
