“A handful of young juvenile delinquents, about 150 in number, go and throw stones, chop down olive trees and occasionally set fires,” Netanyahu said.

In reality, the Israeli army and police, on behalf of the Israeli government, actively protect and support a much higher number of settlers who frequently chop down and burn thousands of ancient olive trees in the Occupied West Bank.

It is well known, and well documented, that the army blocks Palestinians from caring for or harvesting their olives, for decades now. We have collected thousands of reports of olive harvest related incidents and linked them to places on this map.

Attacks on olive trees, Palestinian farmers and solidarity activists occur all year long. The 2026 olive harvest has begun in Palestine.

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