Jerusalem: Israeli colonists have taken control of the Ein Rawabi spring east of the town of Anata, northeast of Jerusalem, after vandalizing the site. This marks a new attack targeting a vital water source relied upon by Bedouin communities and shepherds in the area.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, the Jerusalem Governorate stated that the spring is the only water source used by local shepherds for drinking and watering their livestock, supplying the needs of around 1,300 sheep. The governorate warned that the seizure poses a direct threat to the livelihoods of dozens of Bedouin families.
The governorate mentioned that the incident is part of an ongoing policy by Israeli authorities and colonists aimed at restricting shepherds' access to grazing land and water resources in an effort to force them from their land. The area has recently witnessed a series of attacks, including the construction of colonial access roads leading to the spring, attempts to steal livestock, and assaults on local shepherds.