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High Court Orders Action Against IDF for Farmer Harassment

2/27/2026

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The High Court of Justice issued a conditional order against Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth and Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim for failing to protect Palestinian farmers in Jordan Valley.
The order targets Moshe Sharvit for harassing farmers and blocking access with a gate.
The Association of Civil Rights in Israel says Israel Defense Forces enforce harassment.
Settler attacks have surged since October 2023 conflict, rising 27% in 2025, with arrests rare.

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The High Court of Justice issued a conditional order against Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth and Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim for failing to protect Palestinian farmers in Jordan Valley.
The order targets Moshe Sharvit for harassing farmers and blocking access with a gate.
The Association of Civil Rights in Israel says Israel Defense Forces enforce harassment.
Settler attacks have surged since October 2023 conflict, rising 27% in 2025, with arrests rare.