Israeli security forces arrested 36 Palestinians in the West Bank as violence against Palestinian farmers and their olive groves intensified during the annual harvest season.
The arrests were reported by Israeli authorities, who said the detainees were taken into custody amid a surge in incidents targeting farmers working in the fields.
Human rights observers have noted a rise in attacks on Palestinian agricultural workers, describing the assaults as “pogroms” that damage both people and the olive trees that are central to their livelihoods.
The olive harvest is a crucial economic and cultural activity for many Palestinian communities, providing a primary source of income and a symbol of heritage.
The West Bank has long been a flashpoint of Israeli‑Palestinian tension, and the recent escalation comes as both sides contend with heightened security measures and ongoing disputes over land use.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
