Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
BBC News reports: Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English. Al Jazeera English reports that at least two people, including Washington Post journalist, injured as settlers armed with clubs and guns attack.
This world story centres on the Palestinian Territories. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Israeli, West Bank and Palestinians.
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- Palestinian Territories · Middle East
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- BBC News and Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Israeli, West Bank, Palestinians, Palestinian
- Section
- World
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- BBC NewsIsraeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
- Al Jazeera EnglishIsraeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank
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