Olive Harvest – the Beginning of a Season

Coverage Many Israeli activists are responding to the requests for help of the Palestinian farmers from the west bank, who suffer from a shortage of manpower, and join them for the olive harvest. In some of the orchards the harvest goes pleasantly, while in others, there is a constant friction with the army, that instead  of protecting the farmers, according to the high court ruling, chooses firing tear gas on them and keeping them away from the  area. The presence of the Israeli activists mellows the maltreatment, and gives the farmers a sense of security. According to "Rabbis for Human Rights", this season is the worst in years - regarding damaging Palestinian Olive trees. At least six cases of vandalizing, on which 450 trees where damaged, where already documented this season. Enforcement and investigative officials failed attempt to bring those responsible to justice, with only one from -162 recorded investigations has led to an indictment. Language:  Hebrew Subtitles:  English