West Bank olive harvest Gaza cargo entry suspended

Oct 5

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 reports that Israeli authorities suspended cargo entry into Gaza on October 5 and announced another suspension for Wednesday, October 7. They cited security concerns surrounding the October 7, 2023 commemoration. Humanitarian partners also report strikes and civilian casualties over the weekend. The Wednesday closure is an announced plan at this broadcast time.