Israel military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh to halt settler attacks
Taybeh remains one of the West Bank's few Christian villages, drawing visits from Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic leaders.
Israeli military authorities in the West Bank have imposed a closure on the Christian village of Taybeh, preventing nonresidents from entering. The military stated this restriction is in response to a series of violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the area. Despite being located in Area B, where the Palestinian Authority manages civil administration, security is coordinated with Israeli forces.
The military spokesperson explained that the closure aims to protect residents and maintain order. Notably, Taybeh is one of the few remaining Christian villages in the West Bank and is home to the Taybeh Brewing Co, reputedly the oldest microbrewery in the Middle East. In June, Palestinian civil defense firefighters and a local priest reported that settlers obstructed Palestinians trying to extinguish a large fire near Taybeh, highlighting a pattern of intimidation and unjustified violence.
A UN inquiry also found that Israeli authorities directly participated in settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, resulting in injuries and displacement.
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