RAMALLAH, June 27, 2025 (WAFA) – Colonists Friday stormed the Ein Samia area east of Ramallah, and vandalized a sign belonging to the Jerusalem Governorate Water Authority.

In a statement issued Friday, the Water Authority said that a group of colonists broke into the Ein Samia spring area and removed the sign bearing the Authority’s name, which had been placed at the entrance to the water pumping stations, before destroying it.

The Authority described the act as a dangerous escalation reflecting the intensifying colonial assault, noting that the colonists are seeking to seize control of the area's wells, which are among the most vital water sources.

The statement also noted that several days ago, colonists destroyed the main water pipeline connected to Well No. 6, one of the key wells in the Ein Samia area.

These pumping stations, the Authority said, supply water to dozens of communities and form a critical lifeline for ensuring the continued flow of water to thousands of Palestinian families within the service area.

The Jerusalem Governorate Water Authority expressed grave concern over the latest escalation, warning that any damage to the Ein Samia pumping facilities constitutes not only an attack on civilian infrastructure but a direct violation of the basic human right to water and life.

It further condemned the acts as a blatant breach of international humanitarian law.

The Authority called on international and human rights bodies to urgently intervene to stop these violations and to ensure protection of Palestinian water resources from ongoing colonists’ attacks.