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Israeli Forces Seize 500 Dunums of Agricultural Land and Uproot Olive Trees in Hebron-Area Town

Hebron: Israeli occupation forces on Monday evening seized Palestinian-owned agricultural lands and uprooted olive trees in the Beit Kahil town, northwest of Hebron, according to local sources.

According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the seized lands cover about 500 dunums, most of which are planted with olive trees, and belong to the families of Al-'Atawneh, Al-Zuhur, Al-'Asafra, and Al-Joudi.

The sources noted that the uprooted olive trees are between 15 and 20 years old. The targeted lands are part of areas where the occupation intends to establish an industrial zone.