In the occupied West Bank, the olive harvest remains a vital part of Palestinian life — a time for community, solidarity, and connection to the land.
The cultural tradition of Ouneh, meaning “collective help,” brings families and neighbours together to share the workload.
But this year, the harvest unfolds under growing threat, with settler attacks damaging thousands of olive trees.
Many Palestinians see these assaults as an attempt to drive them from their land. Despite fear and hardship, communities persist, turning Ouneh from a celebration into an act of resistance.
For them, the olive tree remains a symbol of heritage and survival passed down through generations.
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports.
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