Israel’s impact on West Bank farmers amid ongoing conflict

Amal Slaibi, 58, reflects on the destruction of her family’s orchard in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli bulldozers recently uprooted their crops. The Slaibi family, historically reliant on the land for income, now faces severe economic hardship after being barred from accessing their property near the illegal Karmei Tzur settlement. Meanwhile, Palestinian farmers are increasingly restricted from their lands, leading to escalating losses in the agricultural sector, estimated at over $103 million. In contrast, Jihad Nawajah from Susya has adapted to adversity by turning to beekeeping after settlers destroyed his sheep, despite ongoing threats to his livelihood.

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