West Bank: Palestinians ‘harassed’ by settlers’ increasing use of drones
Summary
Settlers in the West Bank are increasingly using drones to watch, intimidate, and disturb Palestinian residents. These drones are given to settlers by the government and are flown over homes and farms, causing daily problems for Palestinians.Key Facts
- Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have been given drones by the government.
- These drones are used to monitor, intimidate, and harass Palestinians.
- The settlers’ use of drones includes flying them over Palestinian homes, fields, and activist gatherings.
- A settler group called Frontline Hills Administration said they delivered drones to four settlements.
- One member of this group, Elisha Yered, is linked to past violence and is under European sanctions.
- Palestinians report drones flying at different times of the day and night to scare them.
- Some Palestinians had to leave their villages because of attacks and drone harassment continued in new areas.
- Activists say settlers use drones to spot them and then inform the Israeli army.
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