The struggle for food access continues in Gaza where millions of Palestinians are still struggling to find the nourishment they so desperately need as the Israeli government continues to restrict aid.

It is now olive harvest season in the West Bank, which reminds us that the struggle for food access extends beyond the borders of Gaza. The olive harvest is a generations-long tradition that provides steady income and stability for thousands of Palestinian families. This year, like far too many before it, the harvest is happening in dire conditions. Israeli settlers have led dozens of violent attacks against Palestinians attempting to harvest olives, leaving farmers unable to access their trees. Volunteers attempting to help with the harvest have been attacked, arrested, and even deported, including Jewish volunteers.