Bireen:Hebron Armed Israeli colonists attacked Palestinian olive harvesters in the village of Bireen, east of Hebron, on Tuesday evening, as reported by an anti-settlement activist.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, armed colonists, escorted by occupation forces, targeted farmers in the Khillet al-Furn area of the village, causing bruises and contusions to several individuals. During the attack, the assailants also stole the olive harvest from the farmers. Additionally, soldiers seized a tractor and detained a farmer.
In a related incident, colonists expelled a family from their olive groves in Wadi Ma'in of the Masafer Yatta region, stealing their olive crop and agricultural equipment. Such violence by colonists against Palestinians and their property is reportedly routine in the West Bank and is seldom prosecuted by Israeli authorities. These acts of aggression include property and mosque arsons, stone-throwing, uprooting of crops and olive trees, and attacks on vulnerable homes.
Currently, approximately 1 million Israeli colonists reside in colonies in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which is considered a violation of international law.