"Haitham al-Zayed, displaced from Shallal al-Auja, recalls his childhood memories of swimming in al-Auja's lush pools, now occupied by settlers celebrating their presence during Passover."
"Settler celebrations included children splashing in the pools where Haitham once swam, while parents expressed joy over the return of Jews to the land, highlighting the ongoing displacement of Palestinians."
"The video circulating among settlers showcased their elation, with one man stating, 'Thanks to a few youth 16 years old! That are going around this area with their flocks,' emphasizing the role of young settlers in driving out Palestinian communities."
Palestinians displaced by settler violence in the Jordan Valley confront the loss of their community as settlers celebrate their forced expulsions. Haitham al-Zayed recalls fond memories of swimming in al-Auja's pools, now occupied by settlers. During the Jewish festival of Passover, settlers gathered at the spring, celebrating their presence in the area. Videos show settler children enjoying the same pools, while their parents express joy over reclaiming the land. Haitham, now displaced, reflects on the destruction of his former home and the ongoing violence against Palestinians.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]