UN urges Israel to protect Palestinian olive farmers from settler violence
UN urges Israel to protect Palestinian olive farmers from settler violence The UN is supporting Palestinian farmers and olive pickers ahead of the olive harvest season, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said, reiterating calls for Israel to protect civilians from settler violence. Dujarric said humanitarian partners had identified areas where protection efforts were needed to allow farmers to…
The United Nations has urged Israel to safeguard Palestinian olive farmers from acts of settler violence, as the harvest season approaches. Stephane Dujarric, a UN spokesperson, reiterated the organization's calls for Israel to protect civilians from such violence. Humanitarian partners have identified areas where protection efforts are required to enable farmers to harvest their crops safely and on schedule.
These partners are seeking flexible funding to address the needs of affected Palestinian communities. The UN has consistently condemned attacks by Israeli settlers, emphasizing that the Israeli government and security forces have a responsibility to protect the civilian population, including Palestinians, and ensure accountability for those involved in violence.
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