Israel has bulldozed at least 500 olive trees owned by Palestinians near the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, according to a report published on July 3, 2026. The destruction occurred just a few months before the olive harvest season, a critical period for many Palestinian farmers.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, also revealed that since 2020, more than 120,000 olive trees belonging to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been destroyed. These trees were either uprooted, poisoned, or damaged through other means. The incident adds to a growing record of agricultural losses faced by Palestinian communities in the region.

The large-scale destruction of olive trees, a key source of livelihood and cultural identity for Palestinians, underscores ongoing tensions in the occupied territories and raises concerns about the sustainability of local agriculture.