The olive harvest within the occupied West Bank has turn out to be a season of worry. Brutal settler assaults have marred what must be a time of historical past, tradition and custom. More than 200 assaults have occurred throughout the final month, in accordance with the Palestinian Authority, typically with the military’s help. The Israeli army instructed CNN it “recognizes the importance of the olive harvest in maintaining the fabric of life in the region,” however acknowledged it has restricted entry to sure areas with a purpose to “prevent friction.” CNN’s Jeremy Diamond visits a Palestinian farm broken by settlers and speaks to a farmer attacked by a settler and Israeli troopers whereas making an attempt to succeed in his household’s olive groves.
