Beit anan: Israeli forces on Monday detained four Palestinian citizens working at a waste dump in the Al-Khunaidiq area of the town of Beit Anan, northwest of Jerusalem. The incident has raised concerns among local residents and authorities regarding the increasing military presence in the area.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, the Jerusalem Governorate issued a statement detailing that the Israeli occupation forces detained a waste collection driver, two workers, and a guard at the dump site following a raid. This action has disrupted the operations at the waste dump and heightened tensions in the community.
The statement further noted that occupation forces established a flying military checkpoint in the Al-Khunaidiq area. At this checkpoint, they stopped and searched citizens' vehicles and checked identity cards, leading to significant obstruction of movement for the local population. This has caused inconvenience and raised safety concerns among residents.
The Jerusalem Governorate condemned these actions as part of a broader strategy by the occupation to impose stricter controls on Palestinian citizens and disrupt essential service facilities. The Governorate has called on human rights organizations and international institutions to intervene and address these ongoing violations against the residents of the governorate. The call highlights the urgency for international attention and action in response to these measures.