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West Bank water resource disputes

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Palestinian communities in the West Bank have reported increasing difficulties regarding water access due to actions by Israeli settlers. In Khirbet Al-Tawil, residents accused settlers of severing main water lines and targeting wells to force displacement from the land. Local reports indicate that attempts to repair infrastructure were blocked and that residents have had to transport water under the cover of night to avoid seizure. Further reports indicate that settlers have been diverting water from natural springs to support Jewish heritage projects and tourist attractions. In the village of Fasayil, water from a spring was diverted to an ancient pool without authorization, a move acknowledged by the Israeli military body COGAT. Recent developments show that these diversions have significantly impacted Palestinian agriculture, with some farmers reporting crop production losses of up to 70%. While COGAT stated it would investigate the unauthorized diversion, Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu praised the actions, suggesting that approximately $1 million could be allocated to rehabilitate the site into a ‘Garden of Eden.’ Human rights organizations, such as B’Tselem, argue that the seizure of these heritage sites is part of a broader effort to solidify Israeli historical and religious claims to the territory. These disputes over water resources and land use ~~have contributed~~ continue to contribute to heightened tensions and instances of violence in the region.

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