Colonists uproot olive trees near Bethlehem


BETHLEHEM: Israeli colonists on Sunday cut down dozens of olive trees in the areas of Khalayel Al-Loz and Khalayel Al-Nahlas outheast of Bethlehem.

Hassan Breijieh, a researcher in wall and settlement affairs, told WAFA correspondent that a group of settlers from Efrat and Qafaat Eitam colonial outpost, built on citizens’ lands, cut down dozens of olive trees belonging to citizens from Abu Kamil and Al-Suwais families.

The occupation forces and colonists have recently escalated their repeated attacks against the residents of Khalayel Al-Loz and Khalayel Al-Nahla, represented by attacking citizens’ homes, firing live bullets, and uprooting trees.

Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA