Since the onset of the war on Gaza in October 2023, assaults and harassment by Israeli settlers have surged, leading to the displacement of at least 50 families from the Arab Mleihat Bedouin community near Jericho. The community, previously home to 85 families, has faced continuous threats and violence, forcing residents to flee to nearby refugee camps. Reports indicate that armed settlers have been attacking families, while Israeli military forces provide protection to these settlers. Footage has surfaced showing the community members evacuating their homes under duress, highlighting the rising tensions in the region.
At least 50 Palestinian families from a Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank have fled their homes due to repeated assaults and harassment by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces.
The community was home to 85 families, numbering about 500 people, before the forced displacement caused by sustained provocation and attacks by settlers.
Families in the community began dismantling their tents after armed settlers threatened them at gunpoint, leading to their decision to leave for safety.
Footage verified by Al Jazeera shows trucks loaded with possessions driving away from the area at night, indicating the urgency of their displacement.
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