Agricultural Lands Destroyed in the Arraba Plain, Northern West Bank
In the Arraba Plain, located in the northern West Bank, olive groves are being uprooted, thousands of trees are destroyed, and farmers' access to their agricultural land is restricted.
Israeli forces and settlers are expanding the destruction and devastation of agricultural lands in the Arraba Plain, one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the northern West Bank.
Widespread Destruction in the Arraba Plain
Israeli forces, accompanied by bulldozers, flattened extensive olive groves in the Arraba Plain, dealing a major blow to agricultural activities in the region.
Restrictions on Access to Lands
Ahmed Arda, the mayor of Arraba, stated that since October 2023, thousands of dunams of agricultural land have become inaccessible due to military decisions and attacks.
Family-Owned Trees Targeted
While hundreds of olive and fig trees, nurtured by families in the region for generations, are being uprooted, agricultural facilities have also faced the threat of demolition.
Resistance of the Local Population
The local population emphasizes that despite all losses and pressures, their connection to their land and their determination to continue agricultural activities run deep.