Israeli colonists raid Bedouin community, stealing livestock near Jericho

JERICHO: A group of Israeli colonists today stormed the Bedouin community of Arab Al-Malehat, located northwest of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, stealing a significant number of sheep owned by a local resident. Hassan Malehat, supervisor of the Baidar organization defending Bedouin rights, told WAFA that a group of colonists forcefully entered the community and stole nearly 30 sheep belonging to Suleiman Atallah Malehat. Bedouin communities residing in the region east of the occupied West Bank heavily rely on livestock breeding and herding. These activities are essential for their livelihoods in regions where Israeli restrictions hinder the development of infrastructure. Statistics indicate that in the past year of 2023, Israeli occupation forces and settlers seized 43 agricultural tractors, 293 vehicles, and 296 sheep in similar attacks against Bedouin communities in the region. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA