Friday, September 12, 2008

Palestine: Government backed settlers seize land from Palestinian farmers

Israeli human rights group B'Tselem, claim Israeli authorities have allowed Jewish settlers to seize more than 400 hectares of land from Palestinian farmers by extending security barriers.

The report claims that settlers, with government backing, installed security fences around 12 West Bank settlements, cutting off access to private land owned by Palestinians.

Israeli officials say the security zones are meant to protect Israelis from attacks.

The report also alleges settlers have used violence and systematic harassment to force Palestinian farmers from the land.
Published by Mike Hitchen, Mike Hitchen Consulting