The investigation reveals the detrimental impact of Israeli settlements on green spaces in the West Bank, specifically highlighting Jabal Abu Ghneim's conversion from a protected nature reserve to residential homes. This pattern repeats across eight locations where environmental protections were disregarded for development. The resulting deforestation has drastically reduced Palestine's forest cover and directly conflicts with UN Resolution 2334, which prohibits settlement expansion. This environmental degradation not only threatens local ecosystems but also exacerbates climate change, undermining international legal standards and conservation efforts in the region.
The Israeli government's revocation of the nature reserve status for Jabal Abu Ghneim has led to significant environmental degradation and the establishment of settlements.
Despite international law prohibiting settlement expansion, the transformation of green spaces in Palestine continues, contributing to the loss of biodiversity and deforestation.
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