Israeli settlers burn olive trees in village near Nablus

Israeli settlers have set fire to "dozens" of centuries-old olive trees in Sira, a village near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing local sources.

According to Wafa, the area has seen a surge in settler violence, which has included the burning and uprooting of trees, attacks on homes and the establishment of new military checkpoints.

Since 7 October 2023, settlers have carried out 1,334 attacks in the West Bank, including in East Jerusalem.