NBALUS, Friday, September 22, 2023 (WAFA) - Israeli settlers today morning uprooted dozens of olive trees in the village of Qaryout, south of Nablus, said local sources.
Sources said that settlers uprooted dozens of olive tree saplings and destroyed agricultural equipment belonging to a local resident in Qaryout village.
"Settler violence has long since become part of Palestinians’ daily life under occupation. Israeli security forces enable these actions, which result in Palestinians casualties – injuries and fatalities – as well as damage to land and property. In some cases, they even serve as an armed escort, or even join in the attacks," said the Israeli information center for human rights in occupied territories, B’Tselem.
"Investigations, if even opened, are usually closed with no action taken against perpetrators as part of an undeclared policy of leniency. The long-term effect of this violence is the dispossession of Palestinians from increasing parts of the West Bank, making it easier for Israel to take over land and resources," said B'Tselem.
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