An-Najah News - ِِAccording to a municipal source Israeli occupation authorities today demolished at least four houses in Shalal al-Auja community, north of Jericho city, displacing at least 44 Palestinians.
Large Israeli military force escorted bulldozers to the community and proceeded to demolish the houses displacing dozens of people said Mayor of al-Auja, Salah Freijat.

He said residents attempted to stop the demolition but that the soldiers fired teargas and stun grenades at them.

The soldiers sealed off all entrances to the community before and during the demolition and denied reporters and the media access to the area.

Israel has severely restricted Palestinian access to water in the area, particularly its water springs which are located within Area C.