RAMALLAH, May 22, 2025 (WAFA) – Palestinian families in the Maghayer al-Deir community, located between the towns of Deir Dibwan and Mikhmas, east of Ramallah, were forced to dismantle their homes and forcibly leave the community, under the pressure of colonist attacks in the area, which are being carried out under the protection and cover of Israeli occupation forces.

The Al-Baydar Organization for the Defense of Bedouin Rights reported in a statement on Thursday that residents of the Maghayer al-Deir area, east of Ramallah, began dismantling their homes this morning and leaving the community.

This followed an escalation in colonist attacks on the area, including the closure of pastures, the storming of homes and the violation of their sanctity, the assault on women and children, the seizure of agricultural vehicles and tractors, the theft of livestock, and the establishment of a pastoral colonial outpost among the homes within the community.

She added that all Palestinian families in the community have begun evacuating the community and will leave their homes and move to a safer location due to the escalating settler violations against them. She explained that the forced migration of families from the community began months ago.

Several days ago, colonists seized a sheep barn belonging to a family from the Arab al-Malihat tribe in the Maghayer al-Deir area. They began erecting a tent and a metal fence around it, and brought a group of livestock to the pen.

The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission monitored settlers' attempts to establish 10 new colonial outposts during the month of April, predominantly agricultural and pastoral.

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