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Israeli occupation of Palestine is devastating the natural environment

[email protected] October 16, 2020 ecology, environment, Israeli occupation, occupied Palestine terroritories, olive trees, West Bank

The Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza has devastated the environment… uprooted native trees… imposed polluting industries… prevented sustainable development… caused loss of biodiversity… Under Israeli occupation, environmental struggles are an integral part of the struggle for freedom and justice in Palestine…

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Just another Manic Monday in the West Bank

[email protected] September 4, 2018 apartheid, Hebron, home demolition, nablus, occupation, olive trees, settler violence, zionism

Ever have one of those days? In the Occupied Palestinian Territories, you never know whether your house, or your car, or your family members will be there when the day is done.

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Palestine: Jewish Settlers Torch 100 of World’s Oldest Olive Trees

[email protected] January 26, 2018 fire, olive trees, settlers

Palestinians report that Israeli settlers have burned down agricultural land including valuable olive trees, while Israeli forces prevented the Palestinian owners from putting out the fires.

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