West Bank: Settler and Occupation Soldier Attacks Cost Agriculture $1 Million in Losses in a Week

The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture documented damage to 3,522 fruit trees and losses exceeding $1 million due to attacks by the occupation army and settlers in the West Bank over the past week, primarily targeting the olive harvest season.

The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture documented on Saturday damage to 3,522 fruit trees and direct agricultural losses exceeding $1.019 million, due to attacks by the Israeli occupation army and settlers in various areas of the West Bank over the past week. The ministry stated in its weekly report covering the period between October 8 and 15, 2026, which was reviewed by Anadolu, that the attacks primarily targeted the olive harvest season, with 2,667 olive trees recorded as damaged, cut down, uprooted, or burned. The report added that the attacks also included the confiscation and theft of thousands of kilograms of olives, destruction of agricultural facilities and irrigation networks, in addition to preventing farmers from accessing their lands. According to the report, the total amount of olives stolen by settlers reached 8,612 kilograms. Hebron Governorate in the southern West Bank topped the list of most affected governorates, with losses amounting to about $455,000, followed by Jenin in the north with about $452,000. This comes during the olive harvest season, which is a primary source of livelihood for thousands of Palestinian families in the West Bank.