HEBRON, Saturday, June 1, 2024 (WAFA) - Israeli occupation forces forcibly evicted Palestinian farmers today from their lands in the town of Beit Ummar, located north of Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank, according to local sources.
The eviction led to widespread fires that destroyed large areas of agricultural land, including trees, grapevines, and almond orchards.
Mohammad Awad, a local activist, told WAFA that the Israeli forces not only expelled the farmers but also fired tear gas and stun grenades, igniting fires across hundreds of dunums planted with olive trees, almond trees, and grapevines.
The flames also consumed several greenhouses and various agricultural tools and equipment.
The affected lands belong to the Salibi and Awad families. Local residents estimate the material losses to exceed 1.5 million shekels, a significant blow as the farmers were at the beginning of the agricultural season and anticipating their harvest.
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