World · 2026-10-16 · Afternoon briefing
US citizens among 12 hurt in West Bank harvest attack
Masked settlers have attacked Palestinians near the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank, injuring 12 people during the annual olive harvest. Among those hurt were four dual Palestinian American citizens and a foreign journalist. A BBC team on the scene witnessed one of the attacks.
One of the injured, American citizen Majdi Fheed, was attacked with nail-studded sticks and required treatment for head wounds. Assailants also used guns and rocks, setting fire to at least three cars and several olive trees. A US State Department spokesperson condemned the violence, calling for the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Watching the events unfold, 73-year-old Palestinian landowner Imm Khaldoun stated emphatically that she would always return to her land. "This is my land," she said. "It's my right to be here."
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- American Citizen Beaten by Israeli Settlers During West Bank Olive Harvest, VPP Reports
- West Bank olive harvest begins amid settler attacks on Palestinians, groves
- Palestinian reportedly shot dead by settlers in West Bank amid olive harvest clashes
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