Palestinian families brace for expulsion as settlers erect outpost near West Bank village

Palestinian families in the Jordan Valley of the West Bank are facing the threat of expulsion as Israeli settlers establish a new outpost near their village. The residents of the al-Shuneh cluster are living in a constant state of insecurity due to the ongoing presence of hostile settlers. The village, which is home to around 80 Palestinian families, relies on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods.

The settlers installed water and electricity cables and released a video showcasing their presence, encouraging others to join them. The residents fear that if the far-right party led by Benjamin Netanyahu wins the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections, they will be forced to leave their homes. The settlers have already threatened the families, telling them to leave Israel altogether.

The settlers' presence has also led to the demolition of five buildings and the displacement of over 100 Palestinians in the West Bank.