NABLUS, October 11, 2025 (WAFA) – An Israeli colonist assaulted Palestinian farmers from the village of Asira al-Qibliya, south of Nablus, on Saturday evening, according to local sources.

Hafez Saleh, head of the Asira al-Qibliya village council, reported that a colonist from the illegal colony of Yitzhar—established on lands belonging to towns and villages in the southern Nablus area—attacked the farmers as they were returning home.

The colonist seized the farmers’ olive harvesting tools and threw their freshly picked olives on the ground south of the village.

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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