"Abdul Rahman Azzam, 65, faced a devastating experience cutting down olive trees he had planted decades ago on his land south of Jenin due to Israeli confiscation for a settlement road."
"The land slated for confiscation spans more than 513 dunams, with 450 belonging to the village of al-Fandaqumiya, highlighting the extensive impact of illegal settlement expansions."
"Land Day commemorates the events of March 30, 1976, when Israeli authorities announced the confiscation of vast tracts of Palestinian land, leading to widespread protests and violence."
"Since childhood, Azzam developed a deep connection to his land, which he worked on until 2002 when he and his family were barred from accessing it due to nearby settlements."
Palestinians are experiencing illegal Israeli settlement expansions and land seizures, particularly in Area C. Abdul Rahman Azzam, 65, recently cut down olive trees on his land due to Israeli confiscation for a settlement road. The land affected spans over 513 dunams, with significant portions belonging to the village of al-Fandaqumiya. As Palestinians commemorate the 50th anniversary of Land Day, which symbolizes their connection to the land and resistance against confiscation, Israeli leaders assert that annexation plans are irreversible.
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