Escalating Settler Aggression in West Bank: Homes, Water Supplies Targeted
In a marked increase of violence against Palestinians and their livelihoods, Israeli settlers have escalated attacks across the occupied West Bank.
By Global Focus Wire Desk

In a marked increase of violence against Palestinians and their livelihoods, Israeli settlers have escalated attacks across the occupied West Bank. Over the past few weeks, they have destroyed homes, damaged critical infrastructure such as water springs, electricity lines, and greenhouses, and seized land. On Friday, the Palestinian village of al-Maniya near Bethlehem faced a second power outage after settlers sabotaged the main electricity line. Meanwhile, agricultural facilities in Shufa were vandalized, causing significant damage to greenhouses. In another incident, Israeli settlers took control of Ein Rawabi spring in northeast Jerusalem, jeopardizing the livelihoods of Bedouin communities who rely on it for their livestock. Elsewhere, Mohammad Salameh's property was seized while he was building a home for his son in Jalud village. Israeli authorities have yet to intervene, sparking fears that more Palestinians may lose their homes amidst the expansion of illegal settlements and outposts. The United Nations reported a 130% surge in settler attacks on Palestinian villages and agricultural land since 2023, posing a serious threat to peace and stability in the region.
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