Israeli settlers have disrupted the Palestinian olive harvest with attacks and placed flags to obstruct a Palestinian-owned coffee shop in the West Bank.

Israeli settlers have engaged in a series of actions against Palestinians in the West Bank, including attacks during the olive harvest and the obstruction of a business. The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission reported at least 19 settler attacks on Friday, involving the destruction of trees, theft of crops, and physical assaults on farmers.

Disruption of the Olive Harvest

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission documented multiple incidents during the olive harvest, a critical season for Palestinian farmers. Reports include the uprooting of over 50 olive trees in Qusra and the burning of groves. In other locations, including Tal, Kafr ad-Dik, and Deir Ballut, farmers were assaulted, with some incidents involving gunfire and the use of live ammunition. Settlers also reportedly stole livestock and vehicles in various towns across the territory.

Intimidation at Luban al-Sharqiya

In the village of Luban al-Sharqiya, a Palestinian coffee shop owner, Mueyyid Hussein, reported that settlers placed dozens of Israeli flags at the entrance of his business on Thursday morning. Hussein stated that the flags, which were packed together, obstructed the shop's entrance and visibility for travelers on the main road. He described the act as intimidation, noting that a settler returned to film the shop and threatened to force its closure.