In the Christian-majority Palestinian town of Taybeh, located in the central occupied West Bank, residents say Israeli occupier attacks are increasingly targeting their land, homes and sources of income, putting further pressure on Palestinians determined to remain on their land, Anadolu reports.
Fears have grown since the Israeli army declared Taybeh a “closed military zone” on Aug. 9 for Israelis who do not live there, raising questions about how the order will be implemented and its impact on residents and surrounding areas.
Taybeh is one of the most prominent Christian-majority Palestinian towns. It includes churches and religious and archaeological sites, while agriculture and tourism are important sources of income for some residents.
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Father Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of the Latin church in Taybeh, said the town has faced repeated attacks by occupiers for months, targeting residents, homes and agricultural land.
