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Israeli Demolitions Target Bedouin Community in Jaba, Jerusalem

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The Bedouin community of Al-Ara'ara near Jaba', northeast of Jerusalem, is facing severe challenges as Israeli authorities intensify demolition efforts, targeting essential structures and aiming to displace residents to expand the nearby Adam settlement.


Tensions Rise in Jaba: Israeli Demolitions Target Bedouin Community

In the ongoing conflict over land and resources in the West Bank, the Bedouin community of Al-Ara'ara near Jaba', northeast of Jerusalem, faces severe challenges as Israeli authorities intensify demolition efforts. Recently, the community has witnessed the destruction of essential structures, including a cement house, agricultural facilities, and the only mosque, leaving residents in a state of despair and uncertainty. Activists and community members report that these demolitions are part of a broader strategy to displace the Bedouins and expand the nearby Adam settlement, which has been encroaching on local lands for over four decades.

Residents like Najeh Araara express their grief over the loss of communal spaces that served as gathering points for discussions and support. The demolitions have forced many families to seek refuge with relatives, compounding their struggles during the harsh winter months. Despite the pressure to abandon their homes, the community remains steadfast, refusing to leave their ancestral lands.

Settler Violence and Systematic Displacement

The situation in Jaba' is exacerbated by daily harassment from settlers, who engage in theft, violence, and intimidation against the Palestinian population. Reports indicate that settlers have stolen livestock, cut off water supplies, and imposed fines, further straining the already vulnerable community. The Bedouins, who rely on their livestock for sustenance, face significant challenges due to restricted access to grazing lands and the rising costs of feed and water.

Sami Tawam, head of the Jaba Village Council, highlights the systematic nature of these attacks, which have intensified following the recent conflict in Gaza. He notes that the Adam settlement, which began with a single mobile home, has now expanded to occupy a vast area of land, severely limiting the agricultural potential of Jaba' and surrounding villages. The community's agricultural output has plummeted, with estimates indicating a drop from 16,000 tons to just 8 tons this year due to harassment and violence.

The Israeli occupation's policies, including the establishment of military checkpoints and the closure of main roads, further isolate the residents of Jaba'. Tawam emphasizes that these actions are part of a deliberate displacement plan aimed at confining Palestinian communities to small, controlled areas, stripping them of their land and resources.

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