West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers divert Palestinian irrigation water to fill West Bank pool
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Israeli settlers in the West Bank diverted water intended for Palestinian crops to fill a swimming pool, according to Al-Monitor. The incident took place during summer in Fasayil, where residents siphoned off irrigation resources that had previously served Palestinian agricultural land. Witnesses observed settlers using the diverted water to enjoy recreational swimming while Palestinian farmers lost access to vital irrigation supplies.
The seizure is among numerous instances in which water resources have been redirected across the occupied territory. Palestinians operating farms in the West Bank face persistent constraints on water access and infrastructure development in areas under Israeli control. Agricultural communities have reported recurring losses of water supplies to Israeli settlements, limiting crop yields and threatening livelihoods.
