UN calls on Israel to safeguard Palestinian olive growers from settler attacks
The United Nations urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers and olive pickers from violence by settlers as the harvest season approaches.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said humanitarian groups have identified hotspots where protection is needed for Palestinians to harvest olives safely. The UN reiterated that Israeli authorities must ensure civilian safety and hold perpetrators accountable. Funding is being sought to support affected communities in the occupied West Bank.
Why it matters
Violence against olive farmers threatens food security and escalates tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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