West Bank olive harvest Gaza cargo entry suspended

Oct 3–4

Haq describes aid organizations supplying West Bank farmers with harvesting equipment. He says settlers have entered Deir Abu Mash'al groves almost daily since August 25, damaged trees, stolen crops, committed arson and assaults, and obstructed access. Residents began harvesting early over the weekend to reduce losses and insecurity. He also relays declining household incomes and earlier cultivation support. In Gaza, partners report continuing strikes and weekend civilian casualties. Israeli authorities suspended cargo entry that day and announced another Wednesday suspension, citing security concerns around the October 7 commemoration.

Haq says Deir Abu Mash'al residents near Ramallah began the olive harvest before the official season over the October 3–4 weekend to limit losses and insecurity. He describes almost-daily settler incursions since August 25, crop theft, tree damage, arson, assaults and blocked grove access. Aid organizations supply harvesting equipment and food-security support. These are the UN's reported conditions and protective response.