IDF soldier tells activists Jews have more rights than Arabs in West Bank

‘Jews in this country have more rights than Arabs in every respect, whether you like it or not.’

An IDF soldier made that statement during a confrontation with human rights volunteers supporting Palestinian farmers’ olive harvest in the West Bank. Challenged over who could remain in Area C, he cited instructions from his commander.

Anton Goodman, acting CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights, describes settlers intimidating farmers, soldiers ordering volunteers away, and Palestinian landowners struggling to reach their olive groves. He also challenges the treatment of Jewish activists helping farmers while violent settlers are allowed in the area.