# Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack

https://mins.news/en/item/102832

- Reuters, 2026-10-16 09:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-settlers-burn-olive-trees-injure-journalist-west-bank-attack-2026-10-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad1f0fb81b9480001ba54dd

> Dozens of masked Israeli settlers dressed in black carried out a coordinated attack on Friday during an annual harvest in a West Bank village, burning olive trees and throwing rocks at Palestinians. At least two people were injured, including a journalist.

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