As the olive harvest begins in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian farmers are calling on international activists to protect them as they harvest their olives.
According to Al Jazeera, Palestinian farmers harvesting their olives are coming under attack from violent Israeli settlers. The reporting highlights that these attacking settlers are often defended by Israeli soldiers.
Background
The occupied West Bank is the setting for the annual olive harvest. Al Jazeera notes that farmers are coming under attack from violent Israeli settlers, who are often defended by Israeli soldiers.
Why it matters
Al Jazeera reports on the challenges faced by Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank.