West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel cuts water to 47 Palestinian farming families in West Bank
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Israel severed water lines serving Ras al-Ahmar in the northern West Bank over a month ago, leaving 47 farming families without reliable access to water, Mondoweiss reported. The families have begun rationing their limited supplies while confronting questions about whether to sell livestock and leave the area entirely.
The cutoff has created immediate hardship for residents dependent on agriculture. Farmers face mounting pressure as water scarcity threatens both crop production and animal herds. Families must now weigh the costs of remaining against the prospect of relocating and abandoning land they have worked.
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