HEBRON: Several colonists initiated bulldozing activities on Thursday, targeting extensive areas of Palestinian land in the Masafer Yatta area, located south of Hebron. The action has raised concerns over potential land seizure for colonial expansion.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, local activist Osama Makhamreh reported that the colonists focused their efforts on the Sada Al-Tha’la region. The bulldozing of these vast areas appears to be a preliminary step toward seizing the land to facilitate colonial expansion. Makhamreh’s statements highlight ongoing tensions in the region regarding land ownership and usage rights.
The incident underscores the broader conflict over land in the West Bank, where such activities are often seen as precursors to settlement expansion. The developments in Masafer Yatta have drawn attention from local and international observers concerned about the implications for Palestinian residents and the geopolitical stability of the area.