Olive harvest season in Palestine is a time of productivity and joy but also a time of Israeli theft and vandalism.
In October of each year the olive harvest season begins in Palestine in an atmosphere of happiness vitality and cooperation.
Olive harvest in the West Bank and Jerusalem is a time of Israeli theft vandalism and destruction.
Like Palestinians olive trees in Palestine are fighting for survival under the Israeli threats.
With the approach of the harvest season each year Israeli settlers intensify their attacks against olive trees.
Israeli settlers uproot burn poison and/or steal Palestinian olive trees.
Since 1967 Israel has uprooted 800000+ olive trees in occupied Palestine.
In Palestine olive trees are symbols of peace and resilience.
For 80000 Palestinian families olives and olive oil are considered a main source of income.
Once the harvest season begins families mobilize to help each other—rituals of unity and togetherness.
Often Palestinian olive pickers prepare traditional dishes and reminisce about the good old days..
Palestinians always have a way to create their joy which Israel hates the most.
Israel strives to wipe out the very existence of olive trees along with the Palestinian culture and identity.
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