Settlers Set Fire to Welcome Roundabout at Burqa Entrance East of Ramallah
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Settlers set fire to a welcome roundabout at the entrance to Burqa village, east of Ramallah, early Tuesday, causing significant damage. Residents extinguished the fire and began repairs. The attack coincides with the olive harvest season, a time when settler violence against Palestinian farmers typically increases. Last month saw 647 settler attacks recorded across the West Bank.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Settlers set fire to a welcome roundabout at the entrance to Burqa village east of Ramallah early Tuesday.
- Residents of Burqa extinguished the fire and began repairing the damaged roundabout.
- The attack occurred during the olive harvest season, a period of increased settler violence.
- Last month, 647 settler attacks were recorded across the West Bank.
- Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate reported the highest number of settler attacks with 506 incidents.
Settlers set fire to a welcome roundabout at the entrance to the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah, early Tuesday morning. The fire caused significant damage to the structure before residents were able to extinguish the flames and begin repairs. Sail Kanaan, head of the Burqa village council, stated that a group of settlers ignited tires placed on stones within the roundabout, resulting in extensive damage. He added that villagers managed to put out the fire and have started working on rehabilitating the roundabout and repairing the damage.
The incident occurred during the olive harvest season, a period marked by an increase in settler attacks against Palestinian farmers and their lands across various regions. These attacks include burning and cutting down trees, stealing crops, and preventing farmers from accessing their land. Recent data indicates a significant rise in settler attacks, with 647 incidents recorded last month. Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate reported the highest number of attacks with 506, followed by Nablus with 342, Hebron with 272, Jenin with 202, Bethlehem with 187, Tulkarm with 152, and Jerusalem with 149.
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