Arabic News and Press Release on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights, Shelter and Non-Food Items and more; published on 17 May ...
In addition to the challenges the inhabitants of Masafer Yatta face in light of the continuous demolition orders, their proximity to Israeli settlements puts them at more risk. Eight out of twelve communities in Masafer Yatta will be directly affected by the most recent eviction order. In May 2022, the Israeli Hight Court of Justice (IHCJ) ruled eight communities could be evicted from Masafer Yatta, declared as "'Firing Zone 918" in 1981. Ever since the HCJ's decision, the communities have been living in serious fear of being displaced. They fear not only the displacement, but also the total loss of their lifestyle and main sources of income in the lack of other alternatives, says Moaathe Enayet, ICRC Head of Sub-delegation in Hebron. Today, Reem as well as over 2,000 Palestinians face yet another imminent threat of displacement in Masafer Yatta.