Masafer Yatta villagers are at risk of displacement as the Israeli army seeks to demolish their homes to convert the area into a military zone. Mohamed Yousef and his family were arrested while defending their farm from armed Israeli settlers, who often graze livestock on Palestinian land. They faced intimidation from the settlers, police, and the military, leading to fears for their future. The Israeli government has requested permission to demolish 12 villages, affecting around 1,200 Palestinians, citing military objectives for the land.
"Settlers often graze their animals on Palestinian land to assert control, signal unrestricted access and lay the groundwork for establishing illegal outposts, cutting Palestinians off from their farms and livestock."
"While Mohamed and his family were released the next day, they fear they will not have the means to defend themselves for much longer. The police, the [Israeli] army and settlers often attack us all at once. What are we supposed to do?"
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