Far-right settlers divert West Bank spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers
Far-right settlers are diverting spring water in the West Bank as Israel moves to take over heritage sites. This action threatens the water supply for Palestinian communities that rely on the springs for irrigation and tourism.
PETZAEL, West Bank (AP) — The natural springs and ancient pools of the occupied West Bank have long provided a respite from the oppressive summer heat. They also have been a lifeline for Palestinian communities, which rely on them for tourism and irrigation for their farmland. But for the 2.8 million Palestinians who live in...
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