SALFIT, October 11, 2025 (WAFA) – Attacks by Israeli colonists against Palestinian farmers continued for the third day in a row in the town of Deir Istiya, in the central West Bank governorate of Salfit, according to local sources.

Eyewitnesses said that groups of colonists threw rotten eggs at farmers while they were harvesting olives on the outskirts of the village, while an Israeli drone flew overhead. The targeted area lies close to the Revava settlement and several illegal outposts.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces this morning prevented villagers from accessing their farmland west of the town. The main entrance to the town has also been shut down with a metal gate by the occupation authorities since Friday evening.

Yesterday, colonists attacked a farmer and his family, as well as another family in a separate incident. In yet another attack, an elderly man and his relatives were assaulted near the illegal Yakir settlement, illegally built by Israeli authorities near the town.

Colonists also stole harvested olives and harassed other farmers, while Israeli soldiers arrived and detained the farmers for several hours.

Olive trees in the area have long been a frequent target of attacks, with many instances of trees being cut down or damaged in recent years.

Each year during the olive harvest season, which typically runs from October to November, Palestinian farmers face intensified attacks by army-backed Israeli colonists across the occupied West Bank. These assaults often include physical violence, theft of crops, destruction of olive trees, and denial of access to farmland—especially near illegal settlements.

According to human rights groups, such attacks are rarely investigated or prosecuted by Israeli authorities, contributing to an atmosphere of impunity. Olive farming is a vital part of Palestinian culture and economy, and these disruptions often result in significant financial loss and emotional harm to families who depend on their harvests.

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