Israeli occupation forces conducted a large-scale assault on agricultural lands west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank’s northern part, on Thursday, destroying crops, uprooting olive trees, and inflicting severe economic losses on Palestinian farmers.
The attack targeted the Burqin plains and surrounding areas, including Khirbet as-Srouj and lands belonging to residents of al-Yamun and al-Arqa.
Local sources said Israeli bulldozers razed three dunums of farmland cultivated with zucchini and olive trees, belonging to farmer Allam Saeed Al-Aasi.
The destruction came just days before the expected harvest, resulting in losses estimated between 25,000 and 30,000 shekels. Al-Aasi had been preparing for his first yield when the military incursion struck.
Elsewhere in the region, at least 50 olive trees were uprooted, and agricultural structures were demolished.
Residents were barred from accessing their land as bulldozers continued leveling plots planted with fruit-bearing trees. Local sources warn that the destruction may extend to over 100 dunums of farmland.
These attacks are part of a broader pattern of ecological and economic warfare targeting Palestinian livelihoods.
Olive trees, deeply rooted in Palestinian heritage and survival, have become frequent targets of Israeli aggression, especially in areas marked for settlement expansion or military control.
The Jenin governorate has been under near-daily assault for over 230 consecutive days, with widespread invasions, abductions, and infrastructure demolitions.
Military vehicles are regularly stationed near schools and residential areas, endangering students, and civilians alike.
The destruction of farmland not only undermines food security but also reflects a deliberate strategy to displace Palestinian communities and erase their connection to the land.
