JERICHO, Israeli settlers today took over part of land owned by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in al-Auja area to the north of Jericho city, according to local activist Ayman Gharib.
The activist told WAFA that dozens of settlers took over a hill, with an estimated area of two dunums, belonging to the Ministry of Awqaf after placing benches and picnic facilities there in order to intensify their presence in the area.
The hill connects between a nearby illegal Israeli settlement outpost with the Waqf land in al-Auja area.
Source: Palestine News & Info Agency