Israeli settlers attack old Palestinian farmer

The farmer was tending to his trees when a group of 15-20 settlers from the nearby settlement Migron attacked him using weapons.

Ma’aqel was left badly wounded and had his ear severed when the Palestinian villagers found him.

The villagers are now concerned as they are approaching olive picking season. They explained that these attacks occur frequently and that due to their groves being located in area C they are only given permission to tend to their trees for 3-4 hours at a time by Israeli forces.

The villagers furthermore explained that they are offered no protection against the settlers and although after the incident the Israeli army came to the village, they continue to allow the settlers to enter the area and attack Palestinians.

The attack was not an isolated incident as settlers continue to come down from Migron settlement which was ostensibly closed by the Israeli army, attack the people and burn down their olive trees."