BETHLEHEM: Israeli colonists seized the caves of the eastern Bedouoin areas in the Bethlehem Governorate.

The director of the Office of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Authority in Bethlehem, Hassan Barijiyah, told WAFA that a group of colonists took over all the caves located in said areas, which include areas in Tuqu’, Al-Rashayda, Kaysan, Za’atara, and Beit Ta’amar, whose number is estimated at dozens, adding that the settlers began to do restoration work, placing furniture and all daily life necessities, and converting them into places to stay.

Brejiya added that the Israeli seizing of caves came after their owners were forced to leave them, noting that Israel aims to transform the area into a colonial tourist area.

He said that the settlers launched a campaign to encourage the settlers to come and stay overnight by posting videos on social media pages.

“This arbitrary measure means seizing vast areas of land and preventing urban expansion,” Brejiya concluded.

Source: Palestine news and Informati
on Agency – WAFA