Gaza Herald – Israeli occupation forces and settlers escalated their crackdown on Palestinian farmers in the Nablus governorate on Thursday. The campaign targeted olive harvesters through physical attacks, theft of equipment, and forced displacement from agricultural lands.
Authorities blocked access to olive groves northwest of Yasid village. Settlers expelled pickers from the Al-Shaab area south of Asira al-Qibliya after entering with two vehicles. In Abu Dala, Jalood plain, attackers stole woven mats and harvested olives before retreating under Palestinian resistance.
Tensions rose further in the eastern plains known as Sura between Qaryout and Jalood. Settlers gathered in the area while moving through Khalayil Saad near Asira al-Qibliya and Ureif. Farmers faced continuous harassment throughout the morning hours.
In east Beit Furik, troops prevented harvesting and ordered evacuations. Near Yitshar settlement bypass road, settlers cut electricity poles supplying power to the Soufan family home in Burin outskirts. This act damaged infrastructure serving the residence.
Movement restrictions severely impacted daily life across the region. Checkpoints at Ein Shlbi, Hawara, Beit Furik, and Barrier 17 were sealed. Entrances to Worta, Burin, and Birqin villages remained closed. Sabastiya gate was also blocked.
Jama’in road closure disrupted transit. Earth barriers continued sealing secondary entrances to Deir Sharaf village. Security measures tightened significantly at Sura and Al-Muraba checkpoints, hindering vehicular flow.
A armed settler blocked the bypass road in Zwata west of Nablus against Palestinian vehicles. These actions coincide with peak olive picking season, marked by increased targeting of farmers and their lands.
The occupation employs tactics to deny access to fields and force departures. Simultaneously, military procedures obstruct movement between towns and villages within Nablus governorate. Harvested crops and tools remain vulnerable to seizure.
This report was produced in the Gaza Herald newsroom.
