The head of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, Minister Mu'ayyad Shaaban, confirmed that the Israeli occupation forces confiscated more than 52 thousand dunums of West Bank land during the current year, as part of colonial expansion plans and the displacement of citizens, especially after the events of October 7, 2023.

This came during his visit to Jenin Governorate, where he was received by Governor Kamal Abu al-Rab at the governorate headquarters, in the presence of a number of officials and local leaders.

Governor Abu al-Rub praised the efforts of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission at all levels, both legal and popular, to confront Israeli attacks and support the steadfastness of citizens in areas threatened with confiscation. He reviewed the conditions of the villages that suffer from the escalation of attacks by settlers and occupation forces, which target farmers and their property.

For his part, Minister Shaaban pointed to the continuation of demolitions and forced displacement, especially in Bedouin communities, the expansion of military checkpoints and the erection of iron gates in various areas. He stressed the Authority's commitment to supporting citizens and farmers, including assistance during the olive harvest season and strengthening their presence in areas adjacent to the settlements.

As part of his visit, Shaaban visited the village of Jalboun, east of Jenin, where he met its residents and learned about their daily suffering due to Israeli attacks. He also met with families affected by the demolition of homes and agricultural houses, stressing that the Commission will provide urgent assistance to them to alleviate their suffering.

The Minister stressed the importance of strengthening citizens' steadfastness in the face of the occupation's attempts to impose a new reality on the ground, stressing that collective action and national solidarity form the basis for confronting these challenges.