Israeli settlers seize Palestinian water source in occupied West Bank to create recreational pool
Summary
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have taken control of a freshwater spring used by Palestinian farmers for generations. They diverted the water to create a recreational pool advertised as a tourist spot, leaving Palestinian crops without water and causing economic harm.Key Facts
- Israeli settlers seized a freshwater spring near the Palestinian village of Fasayil in the West Bank.
- The spring was essential for Palestinian farming, providing water for crops and daily life.
- Settlers diverted the water to an ancient pool, now promoted as a tourist attraction.
- The Israeli government’s far-right finance minister has promised financial support to develop a recreational park around the pool.
- Palestinians say Israeli settlers have attacked over 160 water and sanitation sites this year in the West Bank.
- Water cuts have made Palestinian farmland dry and unusable, causing loss of crops and jobs.
- Palestinian villagers face threats and violence when approaching the seized water source.
- Israel’s right-wing government supports settlement expansion in the West Bank, affecting Palestinian land and water access.
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