The settlers continue attacks on citizens´ lands and properties in southern and western Bethlehem governorate, and have escalated dramatically since the emergence of the Corona crisis in the Bethlehem governorate, and the commitment of citizens to their homes since the fifth of this month.
In this regard, a number of settlers, today, cut down 50 olive trees and vineyards from the lands of Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem.
The farmer, Hisham Sobeih, explained that upon entering his land, he was surprised by the demolition of settlers, 40 vine trees and 10 olive trees, located in the "plain of stoning", near the settlement of "Gush Asyun", which is adjacent to the citizens´ lands.
Sobeih added: This attack is not the first of its kind, but rather occurred in previous times, stressing that the settlers are taking advantage of the general situation that the Bethlehem Governorate is going through, and they are destroying the lands, trees, and crops of citizens.
It is noteworthy that during the past weeks, settlers cut down hundreds of olive and grapevine trees in the town of Al-Khader, built a road and paved it, and set up barracks in the Khlet Al-Nahleh area, which is adjacent to the village of Wadi Rahal in the south.
It is noteworthy that during the past weeks, settlers escalated their attacks on farmers and their lands in the south and west of Bethlehem from the lands of Al-Khader, Husan, Nahhalin, the Fukin Valley and Artas. However, they carry out their attacks under the protection of the occupation army.
