Armed takeovers in Area C continue to strain regional stability as local officials contest property claims backed by right-wing organizations. Following the violent eviction, the military sealed the perimeter, leaving displaced families cut off from essential aid. Community members fear this outpost will entrench a permanent security presence and spur further civilian displacement across the occupied territory. During the raid, approximately thirty settlers assaulted local residents and shot a Palestinian man in the leg.
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Jericho officials maintain the targeted land belongs to the Palestinian Authority and can…: Jericho officials maintain the targeted land belongs to the Palestinian Authority and cannot be legally sold.
Settlers supported by the right-wing group Nachala claimed property ownership using docum…: Settlers supported by the right-wing group Nachala claimed property ownership using documents Palestinian authorities call forgeries.
Residents express concern that expanding settlement footholds will bring heightened viole…: Residents express concern that expanding settlement footholds will bring heightened violence and permanent military checkpoints.
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UN says settlers reportedly used live ammunition and beat Palestinians, forcing families to flee for their safety.
The United Nations has condemned the seizure of eight Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, saying the settlers assaulted residents and forced dozens of people to flee.
Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters on Thursday that the settlers reportedly “used live ammunition” during the takeover on the previous day.
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They also “physically assaulted Palestinian residents” and threw stones, “prompting the flight of families for their safety”, he said.
Some of those displaced now “lack adequate shelter”, while the Israeli military has since declared the area a closed military zone, preventing humanitarian workers from reaching those affected.
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