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HEBRON (Ma’an) -- Settlers uprooted dozens of trees in the town of Beit Ummar, Hebron on Monday, local officials said.

Muhammad Awad, spokesman of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements, said settlers destroyed more than 31 grape trees and 15 olive trees, together with other shrubbery.

The land belongs to Hamad Salibi and his family. It is the tenth time in three years that his land has been damaged by settler attacks.

Israeli forces were aware of the attack but did not intervene, Awad said.

The land provides a source of livelihood for more than 70 people.