Olive Harvest

IDF:

Vast majority of olive harvests proceed peacefully

IDF reports 220,000 dunams harvested across Judea and Samaria, with most coordinated activities proceeding peacefully despite recent violent incidents.

Brad Lander detained during unauthorized olive harvest

Far-left New York congressional candidate says Israeli forces detained him and dozens of activists during an olive harvest near Bethlehem. IDF explains security concerns and coordination requirements.

Father and son deported from Israel over illegal olive harvest

Two foreign activists arrested during unauthorized olive harvest in Hebron Hills; Israeli authorities order their deportation, ban their reentry.

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The IDF is allowing Lebanese and Syrian workers to enter agricultural areas within the security zone in southern Lebanon to harvest olives, in coordination with and under the supervision of Israeli troops.

Huckabee: Attack on WP photographer 'despicable act of terror'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, calling it an 'act of terror,' demanding arrest, prosecution of those responsible.

Herzog apologizes to photographer attacked in Samaria

President Isaac Herzog calls Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine following assault in Binyamin Region, condemning violence and demanding authorities bring those responsible to justice.

Netanyahu vows to eradicate Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'very harsh response' if Iran attempts attack before elections, vows to crack down on 'affliction' of Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria.

Amb. Leiter: Ben Gvir won't be National Security Minister

In a CNN interview, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemns violence in Judea and Samaria, promising to bring rioters to justice, while noting discrepancy between number of Jewish and Arab victims.

PM's office questions claims of attack on European diplomats

Prime Minister's Office questions allegations of attack on European diplomats, citing insufficient evidence; Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz condemns violence, calls for tougher policing of provocateurs.

European diplomats attacked by masked Israelis in Samaria

Diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland report being attacked during an olive harvest near Taybeh; Israel condemns violence and launches investigation.

Washington Post photographer injured in attack in Samaria

Clash in Abu Falah during olive harvest leaves Washington Post photographer injured, report says.

During olive harvest:

Israelis injured as Palestinian Arabs set fire to Jewish farm

Several Israelis lightly injured as Palestinian Arab rioters throw rocks, launch fireworks, and torch farmland in Binyamin; regional council accuses Palestinian Authority of direct involvement.

Outrage in Itamar:

IDF allows olive harvest near site of Fogel massacre

Itamar residents protest IDF's decision to allow Arab olive harvesting near community's security fence, close to route used by terrorists who murdered five members of the Fogel family in 2011.

Arab olive harvesters injure Israeli, attempt to steal weapon

The Binyamin Regional Council says three Palestinians confronted residents near Maoz Tzur, injuring a farmer and attempting to seize his weapon.

Ariel Dehari charged with terrorism against Palestinian Arabs

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against Ariel Dehari, a resident of the homestead of Oz Yair, over the alleged attack on Palestinian olive harvesters near Turmus Aya.

Olive harvest

Security forces prepare for increased Arab riots

At a special Knesset session, lawmakers and security officials warned the olive harvest in Judea and Samaria is exploited for provocations and violence; IDF, police to boost presence.

The Al Aqsa Flood and the Olive Branch

When Hamas named their godless day of live-streamed murder “Temple Mount Flood,” the name they chose accidentally contains a whole essay on why, and how profoundly, they are going to lose. Op-ed.

Israelis demand Palestinian olive harvest be cancelled

Residents of Judea and Samaria claim that the harvest serves as a cover for acts of surveillance and terrorism on a regular basis.

Soldier on leave saves family from stone-throwing attack

A soldier on leave and his family were attacked with stones near the Samaria town of Rehelim. One attacker was killed.

For over a decade:

Lebanese farmers cross into Israeli territory to harvest olives

IDF allows Lebanese farmers to harvest in olive groves that cross into Israeli territory near a number of Lebanese villages in the area.

Arabs target Samaria community under 'olive harvest' cover

Yitzhar locals protest Arab entry into neighborhood premises. 'So many terror attacks have taken place during the so-called 'olive harvest.'

Jewish resident of Samaria arrested - for harvesting olives

Court orders suspect who harvested olives released to house arrest after police claim grove belongs to Arab.

Return of the Arab Olive Tree 'Blood Libel'

Residents say annual Arab and leftist olive harvest tradition of framing Jews for cutting trees in Samaria began Sunday night.

Video: ‘Olive Harvest’ as Terror Preparation

Jews catch Arabs filming Jewish town, making throat-cutting gestures on video – all as part of the ‘olive harvest.’

Clashes in Yitzhar over Olive Harvest ‘Provocation’

Clash in Samaria as Arabs, foreign supporters try to force their way into an Israeli town. Locals say olive harvest just a pretext.

Ashton Picks Olives in Arab Village, ‘Proof Israel Should Go’

Catherine Ashton joins PA olive harvest in Israeli territory. PA: This proves the land should be ours.

Jewish-Owned Olive Grove Robbed, Destroyed

Arabs steal olives from Jewish-owned grove then destroy trees. Victims asks why the media makes Jews the villain.

'Olive Harvest Time an Opportunity for Troublemakers'

Not all participants in the olive harvest in Judea and Samaria come for the olives, says an Israeli from Elon Moreh

Shomron Residents Catch Arabs Cutting Down Olive Trees

Shomron volunteers caught Arabs and a foreign leftist activist on video as they were cutting down trunks of olive trees.

Arab Attempt to Infiltrate Itamar Thwarted

An Arab disguised as a hareidi Jew tried to enter Itamar. He was stopped at the last moment.

PA Police Operate in Israeli Town

PA Arabs show up to harvest Jewish-grown olives in Samaria, with PA police standing watch.

Arabs Attack Jews in Karnei Shomron Olive Harvest; Jew Arrested

PA Arabs attack Karnei Shomron residents while under the guise of harvesting their olives, protected by IDF troops. Police arrest a Jew.

Arab Violence in Mt. of Olives Area – Up

As the Maaleh Zeitim neighborhood grows and thrives, Arab rock-throwers step up their activity.

Murderer Was Allowed into Itamar for Olive Harvest

One of the murderers of the Fogel family was allowed into Itamar by the IDF to harvest olives shortly before the killing.

MK Katz:Anarchists Filmed Burning Olive Trees also Burned Mosque

MK Yaakov Katz says that the video showing anarchists burning olive trees is only the tip of the iceberg-they burned the mosques as well.

Arabs Throw Molotov Cocktails at Israeli Vehicle, Set Fires

Arabs once again take advantage of olive harvest to commit attacks against Jews. Shomron head tells police: Prevent hooliganism and fight terror.

Arabs Chop Down Olive Trees at Netzer

A gang of 12 Arabs were filmed Friday chopping down olive trees in a newly-planted grove in Netzer in Judea. Media reports ignored it.

Jewish Town to Sue Foreign Media AFP for Libel

A Jewish town in Samaria plans to sue the French news Agency AFP for reporting it flooded an Arab olive grove with sewage.

Pro-Arab PR Machine Feeds Media with Libel on Olive Harvest

A wave of media reports accusing Jews of cutting and burning and destroying Arab olive trees is outright libel, a media spokesman in Samaria says.

Reform Rabbi Intervenes in Olive Harvest

Reform Rabbi Arik Asherman was in the center of a dispute– some say he caused it – regarding Jewish olive harvesting in Samaria Monday.

Interview: Don't Believe Everything You Hear About 'the Harvest'

The olive harvest isn't just about olives, says Gershon Mesika, chairman of the Samaria Regional Council; nowadays it's an excuse to bash Israel.

Friday: Violence At Elon Moreh, Arson at Gilad Farm

Two Elon Moreh residents,were assaulted by Arabs and anarchists while preparing for the Sabbath inside the town. Arson at Gilad Farm in Shomron.

IDF Video: Don't Worry, We're Safeguarding Arab Olive Harvest

IDF soldiers sent to guard Arab farmers. Jews: We're the ones who need protection.

New Site to Counter 'Olive Harvest' Libel

Tired of libelous anti-Israeli reports during the annual olive harvest, Samaria residents create a website to show their side of the story.

IDF to Restrict Jews during Arab Olive Harvest

The IDF says it will prohibit Jews from entering some fields, including those in Jewish towns, during the olive harvest season.

Vilna Gaon's Student's Grave Found on Mt. of Olives

Discovery of 200-yr-old gravesite on Mt. of Olives was particularly moving for Knesset Speaker Rivlin, a descendant of a colleague of the deceased.

IDF Supervises Replanting Olive Trees at Separation Barrier

IDF carries out court order to replant olive trees, after relocation of the security fence at Bilin. Arabs then tried to overstep planting limits.

Jews: Olive Harvest Policies Put Us at Risk

Residents of Judea and Samaria worry that the olive harvest will once again mean Arab terrorist attacks on Jews.

Anarchists Incite Arab-Jewish Clashes, Says Security Chief

The head of civilian security for Judea and Samaria says that clashes over the olive harvest are due to Jewish anarachists - not Arabs.