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‘Ominous start’ to West Bank olive harvest amid settler attacks

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Briefings

The opening weeks of the 2026 olive harvest in the occupied West Bank were marked by the use of live ammunition, arson, and the destruction of centuries-old olive trees. This violence represents a significant escalation in settler attacks during the first harvest season of the year.

Key points

• Live ammunition, arson, and the destruction of centuries-old olive trees occurred during the opening weeks of the 2026 harvest in the occupied West Bank.
• The specific number of olive trees destroyed or damaged is not provided in the source evidence.

Context

This violence marks the beginning of the 2026 olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, a region where settler attacks have intensified throughout the year.

Limitations

The source evidence is extremely limited, providing only a general description of violence without specific dates, locations, casualty numbers, or details on the types of weapons used.

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