Potos – Settler gangs cut down 780 trees for Palestinians in Bethlehem

The settler gangs, protected by the occupation army, continued cutting trees belonging to the Palestinians in the lands of Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem, for the third consecutive day, raising the number of trees that were targeted to be cut down to 780.

On Friday, February 29, 2020, settler gangs cut down 300 vine trees in lands between “Daniel” and “Eliezer” settlements.

On Thursday, February 28, 2020, settlers of “Eleazar” settlement cut down 200 perennial olive trees and 80 grapevine trees in the Palestinian lands located near the “Eliezer” settlement, bringing the total of what was cut down during the three days to 580 vine trees and 200 Perennial olive tree.