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From November 14-20, 2025, Masafer Yatta's olive harvest ended poorly, and the plowing season is already being disrupted by settlers and the army. There have been multiple incidents where Palestinians were prevented from plowing their fields, and settlers are claiming ownership over Palestinian lands, leading to violence and harassment against residents. The situation is compounded by ongoing attacks and vandalism by settlers, with the police largely failing to intervene, further exacerbating the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian communities in the region....

The weekly summary from Masafer Yatta highlights the dire situation faced by its residents, who struggle to make a living amid harsh restrictions and violence from settlers. With a ban on work in Israel and ongoing attacks on agriculture, particularly olive harvesting, the community's survival is increasingly jeopardized as settlers systematically destroy crops and livestock. The Israeli military's oversight often results in further oppression, making agricultural maintenance nearly impossible and prompting escalating violence against those trying to harvest their crops....