The Palestinian territories, particularly the West Bank, have been experiencing increased violence and tension due to ongoing conflict with Israeli authorities. Mona Saleh, a grieving mother-in-law, accuses the Israelis of taking advantage of the world’s focus on the Gaza war to escalate efforts to “colonize” Palestinian land.
The death of Bilah Saleh at the hands of Israeli settlers has left his family fearing further attacks on their farmland. The Israeli Defense Forces have not commented on Saleh’s allegations, passing the responsibility to the Israeli police.
Israeli settlers have been reported to carry out attacks on Palestinian civilians, displacing many. The situation in the West Bank is escalating, with a rise in violence and attempts at settlement expansion.
Despite international condemnation, Jewish settlers like Yehuda HaKohen justify their actions as reclaiming ancestral land. The UN has deemed the Israeli occupation of the West Bank illegal, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed this ruling.
The situation in villages like Burqa is dire, with residents facing daily harassment and violence from settlers, while the Israeli army is accused of facilitating the takeover of Palestinian land.
The struggle for land and power continues to fuel conflict and suffering in the region, leaving Palestinian families like Saleh’s mourning loved ones lost to the ongoing violence.