Report: Settlers damage dozens of olive trees near West Bank
Local Editor, 13-11-2009
Palestinians reported that West Bank settlers damaged dozens of olive trees near the settlement of Yitzhar. A representative of the Civil Administration arrived on the spot and started and investigation.
Akram Amram of Burin village said that at around 5:30 am he had discovered 97 uprooted olive trees on his land.
In July, 22 olive trees were cut down in Burin as part of the settlers' "price tag" policy in response to the evacuation of illegal outposts. The orchard owner said at the time, "It was very difficult. I nearly collapsed. My family members have been raising these trees for almost 50 years, and seeing them disappear in one night is not easy."
Palestinians reported that West Bank settlers damaged dozens of olive trees near the settlement of Yitzhar. A representative of the Civil Administration arrived on the spot and started and investigation.
Akram Amram of Burin village said that at around 5:30 am he had discovered 97 uprooted olive trees on his land.
In July, 22 olive trees were cut down in Burin as part of the settlers' "price tag" policy in response to the evacuation of illegal outposts. The orchard owner said at the time, "It was very difficult. I nearly collapsed. My family members have been raising these trees for almost 50 years, and seeing them disappear in one night is not easy."
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