Settlement outpost established on Jericho border after secret house purchase
The homes are located just meters from the Palestinian Authority-controlled city, which lies in Area A of the West Bank. However, they are technically in Area C, which is under Israeli control.
On Wednesday, settlers secretly coordinated the purchase of eight homes on the border of Jericho, in the village of Ein Diouk al-Tahta. The Binyamin Regional Council and the Nachala Movement announced the move in collaboration. The homes are technically located in Area C, under Israeli control, just meters from the Palestinian Authority-controlled city.
Peace Now alleged that around 30 settlers arrived to take control of the homes and noted reports of violence. Palestinian law labels the sale of land to Jews as treason, which can carry the death penalty. The Nachala Movement rejected this characterization, stating they legally purchased the properties. The establishment of the settlement poses security challenges for Palestinian residents of the city.
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