Israeli settlers are driving Palestinian shepherds from their grazing lands
Summary
Palestinian shepherds and farmers in the West Bank have been facing repeated attacks from Israeli settlers, who have destroyed crops, assaulted people, and stolen livestock. These attacks have forced many Palestinian families to leave their homes and lands, impacting their livelihoods and communities.Key Facts
- Mukhlis Masa’id and other Palestinians in Khirbet Yarza have faced intensified settler attacks over the past three years.
- Settlers destroyed crops, attacked homes, and physically assaulted shepherds and farmers.
- Fourteen families, about 100 people, have left their village due to the violence.
- Livestock, including sheep and cattle, were stolen by settlers, damaging the community’s main source of income.
- Attacks increased after a new Israeli government with far-right ministers, some connected to settler groups, took power in October 2023.
- Violence and theft also occurred in areas under Palestinian Authority control, like Jifna near Ramallah.
- In one incident, settlers with Israeli military support stole 180 cattle, assaulted residents, and wounded people.
- Palestinian families now live in crowded areas with limited resources and have suffered financial and emotional loss.
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