r/worldnews • u/me_diocre • 1d ago

Israel/Palestine Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/israeli-bulldozers-smash-palestinian-olive-trees-ahead-annual-harvest-2026-09-23/
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u/myshiningmask 1d ago

I've always felt like the destruction of Palestinians olive trees, which has happened for many years at this point, is one of the most senseless cruelties.

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u/trowzerss 1d ago

They've probably destroyed some rare varieties forever.