Ramallah: Colonists stormed the shrine of Prophet Ghaith in the village of Deir Ammar, northwest of Ramallah, on Tuesday.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, local sources reported that dozens of colonists entered the village and headed towards the shrine, an archaeological site with origins tracing back to the early Ottoman period. The site spans approximately one dunam (1,000 square meters) and is enveloped by trees and flowers.
The shrine is perched on the summit of Mount Nabi Ghaith, at an elevation of around 600 meters above sea level. It stands as one of the notable natural landmarks within the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate and is part of the tourist routes designated as a protected area in Palestine. There has been a noticeable rise in settler incursions into this site recently.
