Israeli military occupation restricts olive harvest in southern Lebanon

Starting in late September, the annual olive harvest in southern Lebanese towns has faced serious limitations due to the new Israeli military occupation. In Arqoub, villagers were told their harvest would be limited to one day for a maximum of 100 people, requiring them to turn over identification and phones. Locals from Kfar Shouba were expelled from the groves by an unexpected IDF patrol before their harvest was finished.

The olive harvest is described as an economically important part of life for residents in southern Lebanon. The restrictions placed by the Israeli military occupation limit the ability of local residents to participate in this essential agricultural activity.

A religious ruling permits olive theft, while Israeli restrictions are accused of preventing Arab residents in the Land of Israel from accessing crops.