War between Hamas and Israel: in the West Bank, Palestinians are threatened by settlers

HAS Qusra (West Bank)looking dejected, Abdelhakim Wadi look at his lands from afar. The olive harvest period has begun, but it cannot From now on than monitor them. If he ventures there, he risks his life. “My wife, my nephew and I, they hit us with their guns and kicked us. They told me : ‘If you come back here, you’ll die.‘” Intimidation, vandalism, attacks, the city of Qusra is every year the scene of tensions between Palestinians and radical Israeli settlers.

IDF control

Since the arrival in government of far-right ministers, who are clearly in favor of the multiplication of colonies, tension has risen a notch. Abdelhakim is far from being the only farmer in this situation. According to him, the Israeli army turns a blind eye to settler violence, including when it supervises them. They are indeed soldiers of IDF who control the area. Around Qusrathere are numerous colonies. Growing pressure on farmers who must respect a precise schedule.