Ofra demolitions postponed to 5 March; more settler violence alleged

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Published: 7 February 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The petition against nine Ofra buildings was filed in 2008 by Yesh Din on behalf of the Palestinian landowner. In the same year, B’Tselem reported that some 60% of the built-up area of Ofra is on Palestinian private land. The alleged private lands in settlements like Ofra and Amona are recorded in the Jordanian land registry, which Israel adopted after the Six Day War.

High Court postpones Ofra evacuation by a month – Elisha Ben-Kimon & Rotem Elizera – Ynetnews 05.02.17
“There is no disputing the fact these structures were built unlawfully on privately-owned Palestinian land. The construction ... was done while violating cease and desist orders and demolition orders issued by the authorities and was completed in what appeared to be an underhanded move done after the petition (against the construction) was filed.’

And see: Palestinians in Nablus-area village claim settlers cut down hundreds of olive, almond trees – Ma’an News Agency 06.02.17
Some 700 olive and almond trees cut down, allegedly by Israeli settlers from a nearby illegal settlement.