Israeli Settlers Block Palestinian Land Access Near Nablus

Israeli settlers in the hills south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank are conducting activities described as creeping annexation. The settlers have blocked Palestinian access to olive groves and fields by using rocks and earth to obstruct paths, while simultaneously establishing their own fences and vineyards on the land.

These settlers operate with state support from the Cabinet of Israel, which provides them with utility vehicles and assault rifles to patrol the areas. The provision of military-grade equipment and vehicles enables the settlers to maintain control over the disputed territory and provoke a Palestinian uprising.