Israeli Troops Prevent Palestinian Farmers from Accessing Lands
For the second consecutive week, Israeli forces have blocked Palestinian farmers from accessing their lands to harvest olives in Kobar, northwest of Ramallah.
According to local sources, Israeli troops have continued to close the iron gate leading to the citizens' lands, preventing farmers from accessing them. An elderly man, Fahd Abu al-Hajj, was detained following a verbal altercation with soldiers.
Last week, occupation forces prevented Palestinians from accessing their lands in Kobar and fired live ammunition towards them. Olive pickers have faced increased attacks from colonists and occupation soldiers, who prevent them from harvesting olives and accessing their lands in several areas.
Israeli forces continue to prevent Palestinian farmers from accessing their lands to harvest olives.
- Location: Kobar, northwest of Ramallah
- Reason: Closed iron gate and occupation forces
- Incidents: Detention of Fahd Abu al-Hajj, live ammunition fired towards Palestinians
Author's summary: Israeli troops block Palestinian farmers from olive harvest.