On Wednesday, Israeli occupation soldiers and settlers attacked farmers and volunteers while they were harvesting olives in the Al-Maghraqa area of the village of Al-Nazla Al-Sharqiya, north of Tulkarm.Local sources reported that the occupation forces fired tear gas canisters intensively at farmers and protesters, causing dozens of people to suffer from suffocation.In Yam, a large crowd of citizens, along with representatives of official and popular institutions, participated in a central event to assist farmers in harvesting olives on lands threatened by settlements. The event was held at the invitation of the local committee of the “Olive 2025” campaign, and in cooperation with the Nazla al-Sharqiya Village Council.Head of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, Mu’ayyad Shaaban, said that this year’s olive harvest season is one of the most dangerous, given the escalating attacks by settlers, backed by the occupation army, against farmers in various areas.He added, “Yesterday we were in Kafr Qaddum, and today we are in al-Nazla al-Sharqiya. All areas are subjected to oppression by the occupation and its settlers, yet the Palestinian farmer insists on reaching his land. This is a source of pride and honor for our people, who rise up as one to protect their land and olive trees.”Shaaban explained that the occupation seeks to prevent Palestinians from being present on their lands, emphasizing that the large popular crowd that participated in today’s olive harvest provided real protection for farmers in the face of the crimes of the occupation and settlers.He pointed out that the participants’ success in reaching the “Al-Maghraqa” lands despite the repression carries a strong message to the occupation that this land is purely Palestinian.He affirmed the Palestinian people’s determination and unwavering will to confront the heavily armed occupation soldiers and the armed settler gangs known as the “Mountain Youth,” who, along with the official occupation establishment, constitute a comprehensive picture of organized terrorism.Shaaban praised the steadfastness of farmers and the Palestinian people wherever they are.He said, “This great people is struggling to reach the olive tree, which represents the conscience and patriotism of every Palestinian. We will continue to work with our partners and grassroots activists to protect farmers and ensure their access to their lands despite all the challenges.
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