Violence during this year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is at its highest level in years, with Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian farmers and besieging homes, according to the New York Times. U.S. officials and others have condemned the attacks. France 24 reported the harvest officially began on October 15 and said violence by settlers and soldiers has increased.
WHO:Israeli settlers and soldiers; U.S. officials and others condemned the violence.
WHAT:Violence against Palestinians has increased during the West Bank olive harvest, with settlers attacking farmers and besieging homes.
WHEN:Oct 15, 2026
WHERE:West Bank
WHY:The reasons for the attacks and increased violence were not reported.
