Israeli settlers issue threat against Palestinian farmer and his livestock
June 7, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Incident Report: Settlers Threaten Local Farmer in West Bank
A 75-year-old Palestinian farmer reported an incident involving a group of Israeli settlers, who allegedly threatened him with harm and physically assaulted him. The victim also claimed that the settlers harassed his livestock.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred on [date] at approximately [time]. A large group of Israeli settlers approached the farm, where the 75-year-old farmer was working. The settlers reportedly made threats against the farmer’s life and proceeded to physically assault him.
Additionally, the victim claimed that the settlers also harassed his livestock, causing distress to both the animals and the farmer. The incident has been reported in several areas of the occupied West Bank, where tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinian farmers have been escalating.
In recent weeks, there have been reports of increased settler attacks on Palestinian farmers and arson incidents targeting Palestinian-owned land in the region. Authorities have been investigating these incidents, but details remain scarce.
The incident involving the 75-year-old farmer is currently under investigation by local authorities. The victim has sought medical attention for his injuries, which are reportedly minor.
Source: Al Jazeera