Israeli Forces demolish Agricultural Rooms, uproot Trees in Al-Isawiya, Occupied Quds
Israeli bulldozers, backed by occupation forces, demolished agricultural rooms, stone walls, and uprooted over 200 trees on Thursday in the eastern lands of Al-Isawiya village in occupied Qud, according to Palestinian news agency 'Safa'.
Ahmed Mahmoud, a local resident, reported that the Israeli forces surrounded the Al-Ruwabi area, without prior notice, and the so-called 'Civil Administration' bulldozers began the demolition process.
He explained that approximately eight agricultural rooms, made of zinc, wood, and reinforced iron, were destroyed. These rooms had been standing for many years, with sizes ranging from 30 to 60 square meters.
Mahmoud added that the occupation forces also uprooted over 200 fruit-bearing trees, removed barbed wire fences surrounding the lands, and demolished several stone terraces, while bulldozing wide swathes of farmland.
The individuals affected by the demolitions include:
This is not the first time that Israeli occupation forces, through their so-called 'Civil Administration,' have demolished agricultural structures, uprooted trees, and razed lands in the eastern areas of Al-Isawiya, as part of an ongoing campaign to pressure and displace Palestinian residents.
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