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Settlers erect tents on citizens’ lands east of Salfit

Five settlements are being built on the lands of citizens in Salfit

Jerusalem24 – Sunday morning, Israeli settlers set up tents on the lands of Palestinians in the village of Yasouf, East of Salfit.

The head of Yasouf Village Council, Abdullah Abiya Lama, said that a number of settlers, guarded by the Israeli Military Forces, erected seven tents and caravans on the top of Mount Qurna, east of the village, and placed Israeli flags around the place.

Obayya added that the area is located on the opposite side of the Taffouh settlement, which is built on Palestinian lands. The area is mostly planted with olive trees, there are towers in the area for the Palestinian Jawwal company.

He stressed: We will face the settlers’ decision, and we will go to all legal institutions in order to expel them from the area.

He pointed out that five settlements are being built on the lands of citizens in Salfit, namely, Nehemiah, Rahalim, Taffouh 1, Taffouh 2, and the expansion of Ariel settlement.

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