Fleeing settler violence, Palestinians leave one of few remaining Jordan Valley hamlets
The Times of Israel••world
Key Points:
- Over two dozen families from the Palestinian Bedouin village Ras Ein el-Auja in the West Bank’s Jordan Valley have fled their homes due to escalating harassment by Israeli settlers from nearby unauthorized outposts.
- The village, once home to around 700 people from over 100 families, has seen increasing settler violence including trespassing, theft, and intimidation, forcing many residents to leave.
- Settler outposts, illegal under Israeli law, have expanded in the area, with settlers frequently entering the village at night, disrupting daily life and prompting international activists to escort children to school for safety.
- The West Bank’s Area C, under full Israeli control, has experienced widespread settler violence since October 2023, leading to
