Palestinian killed during settler attack on olive farmers in West Bank
Palestinian killed during settler attack on olive farmers in West Bank Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 14:32 Ali Hassan al-Bazari, 44, dies after settlers open fire on farmers near Burqa, as witnesses say Israeli soldiers protected the attackers and blocked ambulances from reaching the wounded A son of Ali al-Bazari mourns during his father's funeral at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus…
On October 7, 2026, a Palestinian man named Ali Hassan al-Bazari was killed and nine others sustained injuries during an attack by Israeli settlers on olive farmers near Burqa, a town in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, al-Bazari was killed while harvesting olives in the area between Burqa and the Ramin Plain.
Witnesses reported that Israeli soldiers were present and protected the settlers during the attack. The Israeli army also allegedly prevented ambulances from reaching the wounded, detained medical personnel, and threatened to shoot anyone who approached the scene. The incident has raised concerns about the escalation of settler violence against Palestinians, particularly during the olive harvest season.
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