DAYS OF PALESTINE – WEST BANK
Settlement expansion in Salfit city in the occupied West Bank is increasing and reaching unprecedented levels, Dr. Khaled Maali, researcher in settlement affairs said.
“Expansion and settlement activity exceeded 200% in 2021 compared to 2020, especially in the north areas of Salfit city in Wadi Abd al-Rahman, and in Jabal al-Ras, west of the city.” Khaled Maali said.
Maali pointed out that the Israeli occupation announced a plan in 2021 that will seize 4,000 dunams in al- Ras area west of Salfit, 2,000 dunams in Wadi Abd al-Rahman, north of Salfit, and other lands in villages and towns in the governorate.
Maali indicated the intention to open a road to link “Ariel” settlement with the industrial zone, and to establish a railway linking “Ariel” settlement to Tel Aviv, crossing with the stolen Palestinian lands.
“The Israeli occupation has transferred Salfit Governorate from Al-Zaytoun Governorate to the Settlement Governorate.” Maali added.
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