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Documentary: Settlers and the Olive Harvest 2009 [Video]

by Haitham Sabbah November 30, 2009

In several events filmed by B’Tselem during October, settlers are seen hampering Palestinians from harvesting olives and stealing their crops. We also hear from the settlers who are involved in these actions. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHCqkbv1gU

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My Dear Olive Tree

by Haitham Sabbah December 12, 2008

My Dear Olive Tree Director: Osama Qashoo The Olive branch is universally recognized as a symbol of peace. But, that hasn’t stopped it from being victim of Israeli aggression. In the West Bank and Gaza, the Israeli Army has uprooted nearly half a million trees – some of them dating back to Roman times. What’s [...]

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Video: Olive picking under shooting by Israeli

by Haitham Sabbah October 31, 2008

The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) announced on Sunday that it would take part in olive picking along the Gaza-Israeli border lines to help Palestinian farmers pick their olive trees without fear. In a statement, emailed to press, the ISM confirmed that its upcoming action would be focused in the southeastern parts of the Gaza Strip [...]

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