Israeli roadblocks disrupt schools and medical care in West Bank village
Summary
Israeli forces have blocked all entrances to the West Bank village of Madama, preventing about 2,500 residents from leaving or accessing their farms. This blockade coincides with Israeli bulldozing that destroyed large areas of farmland and uprooted olive trees during harvest season, affecting local farmers' income.Key Facts
- Since October 11, the Israeli army has blocked all four entrances to Madama with dirt barriers, citing security reasons.
- The blockade remains until Palestinian farmers stop trying to reach land near an illegal settler outpost.
- Residents cleared a rough dirt track to leave the village but were monitored by army drones and eventually blocked again.
- Israeli soldiers used sound grenades and tear gas against Palestinians trying to leave.
- Bulldozers destroyed hundreds of olive trees and about 57 hectares (140 acres) of farmland during the harvest season.
- The village land was partly seized in the 1980s and 1990s for settlements and settler-only roads.
- Settlers recently built an illegal settlement nearby and have been taking electricity, water, and damaging crops.
- The restrictions have severely limited movement and harmed the livelihood of Palestinian farmers in Madama.
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