IOF Razes Areas in Bethlehem, Steps up Shootings in Gaza Strip

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Israeli occupation forces razed Monday vast areas of arable lands of Olive trees, Almond, Fig, and Grape in Habla town near Bethlehem city.

Khaled Shakarna, a member of Nahalin farmers’ Union, said in a phone call with WAFA "the raze was conducted under the pretext that the targeted area is a natural expansion for the security of the illegitimate Jewish settlement of " Bitar Elite", were built on the Palestinian owned lands of Nahalin city.

The situation in Gaza Strip is more worsening. The Israeli occupation forces opened heavy shootings towards Palestinian houses in Al Amal neighborhood of Khan Younis City, southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian security sources said.