Attacks continue: settlers attack olive pickers and cactus farm workers in the West Bank

Settlers attacked olive pickers in the village of Beit Iksa northwest of occupied Jerusalem and workers in cactus farms in Khirbet Soba west of Hebron on Saturday, resulting in injuries to several citizens. Occupation forces arrested a citizen and prevented ambulances from reaching the injured.

Settlers attacked olive pickers in the village of Beit Iksa northwest of occupied Jerusalem and workers in cactus farms in Khirbet Soba west of Hebron on Saturday. The attacks resulted in injuries to several citizens, while occupation forces arrested a citizen and prevented ambulances from reaching the injured. Local sources reported that the settlers attacked citizens under the protection of occupation forces, who fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters, and arrested citizen Muhammad Sidr after assaulting him. The attack occurred despite prior coordination to enable citizens to access their lands. Settler attacks on farmers and agricultural workers in the West Bank are recurring, especially during the olive harvest season.