UN experts sound alarm as Palestinian farmers confront renewed Israeli settler threats during olive harvest
UN experts warn Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank face rising threats during the olive harvest, with over 6,000 trees vandalized in 2025 and 178 settler attacks reported. Israeli military orders demand vegetation removal on 339,000 square meters of farmland, endangering olive trees. Experts urge Israel to ensure farmer safety, uphold international law, and halt settlement expansion. The situation worsens as access permits are denied, undermining food security and cultural heritage.
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