JERUSALEM, July 3, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli colonists have taken control of the Ein Rawabi spring east of the town of Anata, northeast of Jerusalem, after vandalizing the site, in a new attack targeting a vital water source relied upon by Bedouin communities and shepherds in the area.
In a statement, the Jerusalem Governorate said the spring is the only water source used by local shepherds for drinking and watering their livestock, supplying the needs of around 1,300 sheep. It warned that the seizure poses a direct threat to the livelihoods of dozens of Bedouin families.
The governorate said the incident is part of an ongoing policy by Israeli authorities and colonists aimed at restricting shepherds' access to grazing land and water resources in an effort to force them from their land.
According to the statement, the area has recently witnessed a series of attacks, including the construction of colonial access roads leading to the spring, attempts to steal livestock, and assaults on local shepherds.
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