J Street is “outraged” over the planned demolition of a Bedouin village in the West Bank and accuses Israel of using America’s Independence Day as cover to begin work.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government seems intent on using the July 4th holiday as cover to move forward with demolition plans that have been opposed by dozens of US lawmakers, hundreds of rabbis and thousands of pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans,” J Street head Jeremy Ben-Ami says in a statement.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government should know: Even on July 4th, Americans are watching their destructive actions in the West Bank, with deep frustration and concern for the damage they are doing to the future of both Israelis and Palestinians,” Ben-Ami adds.
Israeli bulldozers began paving an access road to Khan al-Ammar earlier today, setting off clashes with residents and protesters. Police said 11 people were arrested in the scuffles, while the Palestinian Red Crescent said 35 people were injured.
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