The land stretches as far as the eye can see – vast fields of olive groves, citrus trees and date palms. It is a landscape steeped in history and rich in agriculture that Palestinian farmers have worked for generations, cultivating crops that sustain families and communities. But today, agriculture and natural resources have become a weapon of Israeli settlercolonialism and occupation. While settlement-led agribusinesses maximise profits from their access to natural resources through global trade, Palestinian farmers struggle to maintain basic livelihoods.
Fragmented farmlands
In the hills and fertile valleys of the West Bank, the rhythms of the seasons still dictate the ebb and flow of daily life. Its ancient olive groves, vineyards and orchards are today snaked through by the imposing structure of the Separation Barrier, or Apartheid Wall – a grim sentinel reminding Palestinians of their confinement. For farmers, the barrier is an insurmountable obstacle. Fields that were once easily accessed are now cut off and the arduous process of obtaining permits to cross military checkpoints can
