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Colonists Uproot Dozens of Ancient Olive Trees East of Ramallah

Ramallah: Israeli colonists uprooted on Saturday dozens of olive trees owned by a Palestinian resident in the village of Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah, according to local sources. They said that colonists raided the land of farmer Abdul Karim Ajaj and uprooted around 20 ancient olive trees.

According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the incident is part of a larger pattern of actions impacting Palestinian farmers in the region. The uprooting of these olive trees, which have significant cultural and economic importance, has raised concerns among local residents and authorities. The olive trees are a vital part of the community's livelihood, and their destruction poses a threat to the agricultural sustainability of the area.