Settler Violence
Violence, theft during olive harvest must be publicly, explicitly condemned - editorial
Giving religious sanction to taking another person’s livelihood carries consequences for the farmer, for those encouraged to take his crop, and for the society that allows it.
Hilltop Youth filmed waving weapons, singing anti-Zionist song at West Bank wedding - report
Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest
West Bank Palestinian farmers face attacks, olive theft from settlers as violence continues
US lawmakers condemn settler violence after Washington Post journalist wounded in West Bank clashes
While the Israeli condemnations largely called for further investigation to determine the facts, US and Palestinian condemnations accused Israeli settlers of having attacked Levine.
WATCH: Washington Post photojournalist wounded in clash between Israelis, Palestinians in West Bank
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) condemned the attack in an X/Twitter post later on Friday, noting that the facts "remain unclear" and that "serious questions remain" regarding who is responsible.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with Gadi Eisenkot over West Bank, Gaza, settler violence
According to KAN, a separate meeting between Huckabee and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was canceled at the last minute and has yet to be rescheduled.
Jerusalem mufti issues fatwa banning purchase of olive products from settlements in West Bank
The legal ruling was given in response to escalating settler violence, specifically against olive trees this harvest season, Mufti Hussein’s office published.
Mosque set on fire, nationalist graffiti sprayed in latest extremist attack in West Bank - report
Among the targets of the arson were a mosque, a vehicle, and an olive tree, Israeli and Palestinian media reported.
West Bank Palestinian family attacked by masked Jewish rioters claiming to be soldiers - report
According to KAN, the family was at home when the rioters knocked on the door around 3 a.m., claiming to be military personnel. The settlers fled the area after the attack.
Israeli extremist settlers use sheep farms, intimidation to expand West Bank control, CBS reports
A West Bank settler told CBS that sheep grazing helps establish territorial boundaries, while acknowledging concerns that extremist settler violence could threaten Israel's relationship with the US.
IDF completes preparations for West Bank olive harvest, as nationalist violence, clashes expected
The preparations are intended to prevent friction between Palestinian and Israeli populations during the coordinated olive harvest in Areas A and B.
Israel’s olive harvest policy leaves Palestinian farmers shut out - opinion
The settlers serve the military, and the military serves the settlers. Both share a common goal: to prevent the harvesting and cultivation of agricultural land and to economically harm Palestinians.
Several settlers injured, six arrested amid West Bank outpost evacuation near Susiya - report
Also on Wednesday, Palestinian rioters threw stones at a shepherd in Wadi Zarqa, causing minor injuries, according to United Hatzalah. MDA paramedics met the shepherd along Route 446 near Shuqra.
