As part of the emergency response program, the Ministry of Agriculture distribute enlarged olive trees in Wadi Al-Shaer after settlers uprooted ancient olive trees

Salfit: May 25, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture implemented an urgent intervention as part of its Emergency Response Program to support a farmer from Wadi Al-Sha'er area of ​​Salfit, following an attack by settlers on his farmland in which they cut down more than 40 ancient Roman olive trees.

The Ministry's intervention came less than 24 hours after the attack, providing the farmer with three-year-old olive saplings. This step aims to support him, mitigate the damage to his land, and facilitate its replanting, thus strengthening his resilience and enabling him to continue cultivating it.

This intervention serves as a direct message of support to farmers affected by settler attacks, particularly in rural and agricultural areas that are frequently targeted, with trees and land being destroyed in an attempt to undermine the Palestinian farmer's connection to his land and livelihood. The Ministry of Agriculture affirms that its rapid response stems from its responsibility towards farmers, within its capabilities and resources, and its commitment to providing them with urgent on-the-ground support, particularly in the olive sector, which is a significant national and economic symbol and an integral part of Palestinian identity.

Through its emergency response program, the Ministry aims to stand with farmers in the face of emergency damage and strengthen their ability to continue cultivating their land, thus contributing to the protection of Palestinian agriculture and reinforcing the resilience of citizens on their land.

Providing Wadi al-Sha'er farms with mature olive saplings serves as practical confirmation that attacks on trees will not halt life on the land, and that every tree targeted will be met with an even greater will to plant and survive.