The struggles in Palestine

Israeli settlers have increased attacks on Palestinians by 3x since October 7th, with settlers receiving military weapons and acting with impunity

Palestinian farmers and shepherds face systematic attacks on their livelihood through destruction of olive trees, blocking access to farmland, and restrictions on movement

International volunteers provide protection by accompanying Palestinians during farming, shepherding and daily activities

Israel uses water access as a weapon of control, with Palestinians receiving limited water while settlements have unrestricted access

The settlement expansion continues rapidly - from 100,000 settlers after Oslo Accords to over 850,000 today in the West Bank

Palestinians are confined to restricted areas with separate road systems and checkpoints, creating an apartheid-like system

Economic warfare aims to make Palestinians dependent on Israel through destroying local production and forcing them into low-wage labor

Nonviolent resistance continues through initiatives like BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) despite criminalization in some Western countries

Western governments continue arming Israel without conditions or accountability for human rights violations

The speaker advocates for international witnesses to visit Palestine, document realities on the ground, and share accurate information to counter mainstream narratives