Palestinian grand mufti calls for boycott of settler olive oil amid harvest season

The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, has called for a boycott of olive oil produced by settlers in the occupied West Bank. This fatwa comes during the olive harvest season, a critical time for Palestinian farmers who rely on this crop for their livelihoods. The Mufti emphasized that buying settler products only serves to empower them amid ongoing land confiscations and violence against Palestinians.

Hussein highlighted the severe impact of these actions, noting that over 98,000 olive trees have been damaged in recent years, resulting in significant financial losses for local farmers. The boycott aims to protect Palestinian agricultural interests and resist the encroachment of settler activities. By uniting against the purchase of settler olive oil, the Mufti hopes to strengthen Palestinian resilience and support their rights to land and resources.

This call to action reflects the broader struggle of Palestinians against occupation and the importance of solidarity within the community. The olive harvest season is not only a time for economic activity but also a symbol of Palestinian identity and resistance against oppression.