How Israeli settlers wearing keffiyehs are attacking West Bank olive groves
Summary
The olive harvest in the West Bank began on October 15, 2026, with a rise in violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Despite this, some settlers use social media to show peaceful and nationalistic scenes of olive picking, promoting these actions as part of their presence in the area.Key Facts
- The olive harvest lasts from mid-October to the end of November in the West Bank.
- Violence linked to the harvest has increased, with nearly 200 attacks recorded by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in 2026.
- This year’s attacks have already surpassed the 185 incidents reported in 2025.
- Palestinian farmers often start harvesting early to avoid clashes during the official harvest period.
- Israeli settlers post photos and videos on social media showing olive picking at illegal settlements and invite others to join them.
- These social media posts often include nationalist messages encouraging Jewish presence and claiming the land.
- Some settlements have their own olive oil mills and promote making oil as part of their activities.
- The violence includes bodily harm and damage to Palestinian crops and property during the harvest season.
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