Occupation Forces and Settlers Assault Citizens in Various Areas of Bethlehem

Bethlehem - Afaq News - Israeli occupation forces detained a number of citizens today, Saturday, including women and children, in the village of Battir west of Bethlehem, while settlers chased shepherds east of the governorate.

A security source informed the official agency that the occupation forces detained the citizens for several hours while they were in the train track area in the village of Battir, before releasing them.

It is noteworthy that the area is considered a tourist destination frequented by citizens for recreation and taking commemorative photos.

In the wilderness of Za'tara east of Bethlehem, settlers chased the shepherds and pursued them in an attempt to force them to leave the area.

In a related context, the occupation forces set up a military checkpoint on the Za'tara bridge, stopped citizens' vehicles, searched them, and checked the identities of their passengers, which hindered their movement.

In the Wadi Abu Njeim area east of Bethlehem Governorate, settlers released their sheep to graze on citizens' lands and gathered near their homes, as part of the ongoing assaults targeting the residents and their properties in the area.