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Palestinian farmers ordered to uproot 1,400 olive trees by Israeli Civil Administration

Categories: Articles:Peacemaking, Articles:Human Rights | Published: 04/05/2012 | Views: 2293
The Fairtrade Foundation has expressed outrage and shock at the news that Israel has ordered nine Palestinian olive farmers of Deir Istiya, Salfit on the West Bank to uproot 1,400 olive trees in Wadi Qana area by 1 May 2012. For farmers in this district olives are the primary source of income. Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation said: ‘We are dismayed and appalled at this devastating news of what is a blatant act of aggression attacking people’s livelihoods. Sign the petition

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