Bethlehem: Israeli colonists on Wednesday attacked Palestinian homes in the Wadi Ubayyan area, east of the village of Kisan, southeast of Bethlehem, according to an official. Ahmed Ghazal, Secretary of the Fatah Movement in Kisan, reported that the colonists targeted the homes of Nassar Rashaida and his sons, stealing belongings including solar cells and protective panels. The attack involved the destruction and vandalization of the homes' contents.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Ghazal stated that the colonists had previously threatened the family with forced eviction if they did not vacate voluntarily. This incident is part of a broader campaign aimed at displacing residents from their lands through intimidation. Seven Palestinian families, including women and children, reside in the Wadi Ubayyan area and face systematic violations intended to remove them for colony expansion.
The recent attack follows the displacement of approximately 15 Palestinian families from a nearby area, reflecting a strategy to depopulate the region of its native inhabitants. Ghazal urged local and international human rights organizations to intervene and protect the residents from ongoing colonist attacks, often carried out with the backing of occupation soldiers.
He highlighted the residents' resilience and commitment to their lands as a powerful response against forced displacement attempts. The Kisan area has seen increased colonist attacks over recent months, including property damage, road blockages, and assaults on shepherds, hindering residents' access to agricultural lands. This situation persists amidst a lack of international response to the daily crimes against Palestinian civilians.
