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Settlers continue to erect tents to seize land in Tarqumiya

Jerusalem24 – For the third day in a row, settlers continue to erect tents on land in the town of Tarqumiya, northwest of Hebron.

Local resident, Suleiman Al-Jaafra, stated that a number of settlers continued to set up tents in the Al-Taybeh area, west of the town, near the “Adora” settlement, in preparation for the seizure of land belonging to the Natsheh family, which is located on an area of more than 60 dunums (Almost 15 acres); assuming it is state land.

He pointed out that the settlers tried several times to uproot olive trees in the area, and clashed with the people who defended their lands, and prevented them from doing so.

Mohammad Hamayel

Ramallah based journalist, Mohammad graduated from Al-Quds University with a B.A. in Media and Television. He has covered the 2015 Jerusalem Intifada as well as the Great March of Return for international media outlets. currently an editor/presenter at Jerusalem24. A UN alumni and a follower of global events and politics, especially American affairs.

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